Frequently Asked Questions — Pheasey Park Farm Ward

Who won the Pheasey Park Farm ward election in 2018?

Conservative held Pheasey Park Farm ward at the 3 May 2018 Local Election. Conservative won with a majority of 977 votes (35.6%). Turnout was 30.6%.

Which council does Pheasey Park Farm ward elect to?

Pheasey Park Farm is a ward within Walsall. Councillors elected here sit on Walsall Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 30.6% 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 Pheasey Park Farm in 2018 is shown in the statistics above.