Frequently Asked Questions — The Sampfords Ward

Who won the The Sampfords ward election in 2019?

Other held The Sampfords ward at the 2 May 2019 Local Election. Other won with a majority of 118 votes (14.6%). Turnout was 46.3%.

Which council does The Sampfords ward elect to?

The Sampfords is a ward within Uttlesford. Councillors elected here sit on Uttlesford Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 46.3% 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 The Sampfords in 2019 is shown in the statistics above.