Frequently Asked Questions — Cricklade & Latton Ward

Who won the Cricklade & Latton ward election in 2017?

Liberal Democrats held Cricklade & Latton ward at the 4 May 2017 Local Election. Liberal Democrats won with a majority of 40 votes (2.1%). Turnout was 49.0%.

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. At this election 49.0% 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 Cricklade & Latton in 2017 is shown in the statistics above.