Frequently Asked Questions — Craven Ward

Who won the Craven ward election in 2023?

Green Party held Craven ward at the 4 May 2023 Local Election. Green Party won with a majority of 993 votes (17.4%). Turnout was 40.7%.

Which council does Craven ward elect to?

Craven is a ward within Bradford. Councillors elected here sit on Bradford Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 40.7% 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 Craven in 2023 is shown in the statistics above.