Frequently Asked Questions — Farnham Castle Ward

Who won the Farnham Castle ward election in 2018?

Other held Farnham Castle ward at the 24 May 2018 Local Election. Other won with a majority of 16 votes (1.7%). Turnout was 29.4%.

Which council does Farnham Castle ward elect to?

Farnham Castle is a ward within Waverley. Councillors elected here sit on Waverley Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 29.4% 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 Farnham Castle in 2018 is shown in the statistics above.