Frequently Asked Questions — Smith's Wood Ward

Who won the Smith's Wood ward election in 2018?

Green Party held Smith's Wood ward at the 3 May 2018 Local Election. Green Party won with a majority of 642 votes (38.8%). Turnout was 20.0%.

Which council does Smith's Wood ward elect to?

Smith's Wood is a ward within Solihull. Councillors elected here sit on Solihull Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 20.0% 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 Smith's Wood in 2018 is shown in the statistics above.