Frequently Asked Questions — Crofton, Ryhill and Walton Ward

Who won the Crofton, Ryhill and Walton ward election in 2023?

Labour held Crofton, Ryhill and Walton ward at the 4 May 2023 Local Election. Labour won with a majority of 1,128 votes (32.5%). Turnout was 28.3%.

Which council does Crofton, Ryhill and Walton ward elect to?

Crofton, Ryhill and Walton is a ward within Wakefield. Councillors elected here sit on Wakefield Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 28.3% 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 Crofton, Ryhill and Walton in 2023 is shown in the statistics above.