Frequently Asked Questions — Cricklade & Latton Ward

Who won the Cricklade & Latton ward election in 2009?

Liberal Democrats held Cricklade & Latton ward at the 4 June 2009 Local Election. Liberal Democrats won with a majority of 16 votes (0.9%).

Which council does Cricklade & Latton ward elect to?

Cricklade & Latton is a ward within Wiltshire. Councillors elected here sit on Wiltshire 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 Cricklade & Latton in 2009 is shown in the statistics above.