Frequently Asked Questions — Loveden Heath Ward

Who won the Loveden Heath ward election in 2023?

Independent held Loveden Heath ward at the 4 May 2023 Local Election. Independent won with a majority of 230 votes (27.1%). Turnout was 40.4%.

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. At this election 40.4% 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 Loveden Heath in 2023 is shown in the statistics above.