Frequently Asked Questions — Dane Ward

Who won the Dane ward election in 2011?

Conservative held Dane ward at the 5 May 2011 Local Election. Conservative won with a majority of 367 votes (58.7%). Turnout was 49.4%.

Which council does Dane ward elect to?

Dane is a ward within Staffordshire Moorlands. Councillors elected here sit on Staffordshire Moorlands Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 49.4% 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 Dane in 2011 is shown in the statistics above.