Frequently Asked Questions — Brailes & Compton Ward

Who won the Brailes & Compton ward election in 2023?

Conservative held Brailes & Compton ward at the 4 May 2023 Local Election. Conservative won with a majority of 92 votes (7.5%). Turnout was 43.9%.

Which council does Brailes & Compton ward elect to?

Brailes & Compton is a ward within Stratford-on-Avon. Councillors elected here sit on Stratford-on-Avon Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 43.9% 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 Brailes & Compton in 2023 is shown in the statistics above.