Frequently Asked Questions — De Parys Ward

Who won the De Parys ward election in 2007?

Liberal Democrats held De Parys ward at the 3 May 2007 Local Election. Liberal Democrats won with a majority of 192 votes (12.2%).

Which council does De Parys ward elect to?

De Parys is a ward within Bedford. Councillors elected here sit on Bedford 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 De Parys in 2007 is shown in the statistics above.