Who won the Westward Ho! ward election in 2007?

Independent held Westward Ho! ward at the 3 May 2007 Local Election. Independent won with a majority of 127 votes (18.6%).

Which council does Westward Ho! ward elect to?

Westward Ho! is a ward within Torridge. Councillors elected here sit on Torridge 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 Westward Ho! in 2007 is shown in the statistics above.

IND HOLD: Westward Ho!, Torridge — 2007 Local Election Result

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IND HOLD: Westward Ho!, Torridge — 2007 Local Election Result | WIN326 — VPNews Elections

Independent held Westward Ho! ward in Torridge on 3 May 2007. The Independent majority was 127 votes (18.6%).

Previous Results — Westward Ho! Ward

Election	Winner	Majority	Turnout	Swing
4 May 2023 local	IND	57	31.8%	—
2 May 2019 local	IND	246	77.4%	—
14 December 2017 local	INDGAIN	193	36.9%	+19.6%

Frequently Asked Questions — Westward Ho! Ward

Who won the Westward Ho! ward election in 2007?: Independent held Westward Ho! ward at the 3 May 2007 Local Election. Independent won with a majority of 127 votes (18.6%).
Which council does Westward Ho! ward elect to?: Westward Ho! is a ward within Torridge. Councillors elected here sit on Torridge 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 Westward Ho! in 2007 is shown in the statistics above.