Frequently Asked Questions — Bradeley & Chell Heath Ward

Who won the Bradeley & Chell Heath ward election in 2011?

Labour held Bradeley & Chell Heath ward at the 5 May 2011 Local Election. Labour won with a majority of 205 votes (19.4%).

Which council does Bradeley & Chell Heath ward elect to?

Bradeley & Chell Heath is a ward within Stoke-on-Trent. Councillors elected here sit on Stoke-on-Trent Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection.

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 Bradeley & Chell Heath in 2011 is shown in the statistics above.