Frequently Asked Questions — Heath Town Ward

Who won the Heath Town ward election in 2019?

Labour held Heath Town ward at the 2 May 2019 Local Election. Labour won with a majority of 688 votes (37.4%). Turnout was 21.4%.

Which council does Heath Town ward elect to?

Heath Town is a ward within Wolverhampton. Councillors elected here sit on Wolverhampton Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 21.4% 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 Heath Town in 2019 is shown in the statistics above.