UKIP GAIN from IND: East Tilbury, Thurrock — 2016 Local Election Result | WIN326 — VPNews Elections
UK Independence Party gained East Tilbury ward from Independent in Thurrock on 5 May 2016. The UK Independence Party majority was 465 votes (37.0%). Turnout was 27.4%. The swing was 57.9% from IND to UKIP.
UK Independence Party gained East Tilbury ward at the 5 May 2016 Local Election, taking the seat from Independent. UK Independence Party won with a majority of 465 votes (37.0%). Turnout was 27.4%.
What was the swing in East Tilbury at the 2016 election?
The swing in East Tilbury was 57.9% from IND to UKIP — a significant shift towards UKIP. Swing is calculated using the Butler two-party formula: the average of the change in winner's vote share and the fall in the runner-up's vote share compared to the previous election here.
Which council does East Tilbury ward elect to?
East Tilbury is a ward within Thurrock. Councillors elected here sit on Thurrock Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 27.4% 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 East Tilbury in 2016 is shown in the statistics above.
