Frequently Asked Questions — Kempston North Ward

Who won the Kempston North ward election in 2006?

Labour held Kempston North ward at the 4 May 2006 Local Election. Labour won with a majority of 132 votes (9.0%).

Which council does Kempston North ward elect to?

Kempston North 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 Kempston North in 2006 is shown in the statistics above.