Frequently Asked Questions — Stroud Uplands Ward

Who won the Stroud Uplands ward election in 2016?

Labour held Stroud Uplands ward at the 5 May 2016 Local Election. Labour won with a majority of 84 votes (11.3%).

Which council does Stroud Uplands ward elect to?

Stroud Uplands 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 Stroud Uplands in 2016 is shown in the statistics above.