Frequently Asked Questions — Bradeley & Chell Heath Ward

Who won the Bradeley & Chell Heath ward election in 2015?

Labour held Bradeley & Chell Heath ward at the 7 May 2015 Local Election. Labour won with a majority of 108 votes (5.4%). Turnout was 50.4%.

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. At this election 50.4% 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 Bradeley & Chell Heath in 2015 is shown in the statistics above.