Frequently Asked Questions — Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park Ward

Who won the Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park ward election in 2015?

Labour held Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park ward at the 7 May 2015 Local Election. Labour won with a majority of 5 votes (0.2%). Turnout was 60.2%.

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 60.2% 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 2015 is shown in the statistics above.