Frequently Asked Questions — West Leigh Ward

Who won the West Leigh ward election in 2018?

Conservative held West Leigh ward at the 3 May 2018 Local Election. Conservative won with a majority of 448 votes (14.7%). Turnout was 42.7%.

Which council does West Leigh ward elect to?

West Leigh is a ward within Southend-on-Sea. Councillors elected here sit on Southend-on-Sea Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 42.7% 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 West Leigh in 2018 is shown in the statistics above.