LD GAIN from LAB: Hatfield South West, Welwyn Hatfield — 2023 Local Election Result | WIN326 — VPNews Elections
Liberal Democrats gained Hatfield South West ward from Labour in Welwyn Hatfield on 4 May 2023. The Liberal Democrats majority was 100 votes (6.6%). Turnout was 27.9%. The swing was 11.7% from LAB to LD.
Frequently Asked Questions — Hatfield South West Ward
Who won the Hatfield South West ward election in 2023?
Liberal Democrats gained Hatfield South West ward at the 4 May 2023 Local Election, taking the seat from Labour. Liberal Democrats won with a majority of 100 votes (6.6%). Turnout was 27.9%.
What was the swing in Hatfield South West at the 2023 election?
The swing in Hatfield South West was 11.7% from LAB to LD — a modest shift towards LD. Swing is calculated using the Butler two-party formula: the average of the change in winner's vote share and the fall in the runner-up's vote share compared to the previous election here.
Which council does Hatfield South West ward elect to?
Hatfield South West is a ward within Welwyn Hatfield. Councillors elected here sit on Welwyn Hatfield Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 27.9% 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 Hatfield South West in 2023 is shown in the statistics above.
