Frequently Asked Questions — Bourne Valley Ward

Who won the Bourne Valley ward election in 2019?

Conservative held Bourne Valley ward at the 2 May 2019 Local Election. Conservative won with a majority of 0 votes.

Which council does Bourne Valley ward elect to?

Bourne Valley is a ward within Test Valley. Councillors elected here sit on Test Valley 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 Bourne Valley in 2019 is shown in the statistics above.