Frequently Asked Questions — Central Ward

What is Worthing known for?

Worthing is the settlement containing Central ward. Worthing is a seaside town and borough in West Sussex, England, at the foot of the South Downs, 11 miles (18 km) west of Brighton, and 18 miles (29 km) east of Chichester. With a population of 113,094 and an area of 12.5 square miles (32.4 km2), the borough is the second largest component of the Brighton and Hove built-up area, the 15th most populous urban area in the United Kingdom. Northern parts of the borough, including the Worthing Downland Estate, form part of the South Downs National Park. In 2019, the Art Deco Worthing Pier was dubbed the best in Britain.

Who won the Central ward election in 2019?

Labour held Central ward at the 2 May 2019 Local Election. Labour won with a majority of 504 votes (20.0%). Turnout was 33.0%.

Which council does Central ward elect to?

Central is a ward within Worthing. Councillors elected here sit on Worthing Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 33.0% 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 Central in 2019 is shown in the statistics above.