Frequently Asked Questions — Harefield Ward

Who won the Harefield ward election in 2021?

Conservative held Harefield ward at the 6 May 2021 Local Election. Conservative won with a majority of 799 votes (22.3%). Turnout was 34.1%.

Which council does Harefield ward elect to?

Harefield is a ward within Southampton. Councillors elected here sit on Southampton Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 34.1% 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 Harefield in 2021 is shown in the statistics above.