Frequently Asked Questions — Ashford East Ward

Who won the Ashford East ward election in 2017?

Conservative held Ashford East ward at the 4 May 2017 Local Election. Conservative won with a majority of 567 votes (29.8%). Turnout was 32.5%.

Which council does Ashford East ward elect to?

Ashford East is a ward within Spelthorne. Councillors elected here sit on Spelthorne Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 32.5% 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 Ashford East in 2017 is shown in the statistics above.