Frequently Asked Questions — Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park Ward

Who won the Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park ward election in 2014?

Labour held Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park ward at the 22 May 2014 Local Election. Labour won with a majority of 24 votes (1.8%). Turnout was 31.4%.

Which council does Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park ward elect to?

Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park 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 31.4% 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 Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park in 2014 is shown in the statistics above.