Frequently Asked Questions — Netherton and Orrell Ward

Who won the Netherton and Orrell ward election in 2023?

Labour held Netherton and Orrell ward at the 16 February 2023 Local Election. Labour won with a majority of 815 votes (24.7%). Turnout was 12.7%.

Which council does Netherton and Orrell ward elect to?

Netherton and Orrell is a ward within Sefton. Councillors elected here sit on Sefton Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 12.7% of eligible voters cast a ballot — local elections typically attract 25–40% turnout nationally.

What does swing mean in UK elections?

Swing measures how much support has shifted between two parties compared to a previous election. The Butler swing formula — used in British election reporting since the 1950s — takes the average of the gain in the winner's vote share and the loss in the runner-up's. A 5% swing is considered large at ward level; anything above 10% is exceptional. The swing figure for Netherton and Orrell in 2023 is shown in the statistics above.