Frequently Asked Questions — Loveden Heath Ward

Who won the Loveden Heath ward election in 2015?

Independent held Loveden Heath ward at the 7 May 2015 Local Election. Independent won with a majority of 286 votes (18.3%).

Which council does Loveden Heath ward elect to?

Loveden Heath is a ward within South Kesteven. Councillors elected here sit on South Kesteven 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 Loveden Heath in 2015 is shown in the statistics above.