Frequently Asked Questions — Kingswood Ward

Who won the Kingswood ward election in 2008?

Liberal Democrats held Kingswood ward at the 1 May 2008 Local Election. Liberal Democrats won with a majority of 122 votes (19.9%).

Which council does Kingswood ward elect to?

Kingswood is a ward within Stroud. Councillors elected here sit on Stroud 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 Kingswood in 2008 is shown in the statistics above.