Frequently Asked Questions — Smith's Wood Ward

Who won the Smith's Wood ward election in 2024?

Green Party held Smith's Wood ward at the 2 May 2024 Local Election. Green Party won with a majority of 539 votes (33.8%).

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.

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 2024 is shown in the statistics above.