LD GAIN from GRN: Eynsford, Sevenoaks — 2007 Local Election Result | WIN326 — VPNews Elections
Liberal Democrats gained Eynsford ward from Green Party in Sevenoaks on 3 May 2007. The Liberal Democrats majority was 64 votes (9.2%). The swing was 59.2% from GRN to LD.
Liberal Democrats gained Eynsford ward at the 3 May 2007 Local Election, taking the seat from Green Party. Liberal Democrats won with a majority of 64 votes (9.2%).
What was the swing in Eynsford at the 2007 election?
The swing in Eynsford was 59.2% from GRN to LD — a significant shift towards LD. Swing is calculated using the Butler two-party formula: the average of the change in winner's vote share and the fall in the runner-up's vote share compared to the previous election here.
Which council does Eynsford ward elect to?
Eynsford is a ward within Sevenoaks. Councillors elected here sit on Sevenoaks Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection.
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 Eynsford in 2007 is shown in the statistics above.
