Frequently Asked Questions — Uckfield East Ward

Who won the Uckfield East ward election in 2019?

Liberal Democrats held Uckfield East ward at the 2 May 2019 Local Election. Liberal Democrats won with a majority of 259 votes (27.6%).

Which council does Uckfield East ward elect to?

Uckfield East is a ward within Wealden. Councillors elected here sit on Wealden Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection.

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 Uckfield East in 2019 is shown in the statistics above.