Frequently Asked Questions — Hartfield Ward

Who won the Hartfield ward election in 2021?

Green Party held Hartfield ward at the 2 December 2021 Local Election. Green Party won with a majority of 122 votes (11.6%). Turnout was 36.5%.

Which council does Hartfield ward elect to?

Hartfield is a ward within Wealden. Councillors elected here sit on Wealden Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 36.5% 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 Hartfield in 2021 is shown in the statistics above.