Frequently Asked Questions — Westward Ho! Ward

Who won the Westward Ho! ward election in 2011?

Independent held Westward Ho! ward at the 5 May 2011 Local Election. Independent won with a majority of 88 votes (10.1%). Turnout was 47.5%.

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. At this election 47.5% 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 Westward Ho! in 2011 is shown in the statistics above.