Frequently Asked Questions — Briercliffe Ward

Who won the Briercliffe ward election in 2023?

Liberal Democrats held Briercliffe ward at the 4 May 2023 Local Election. Liberal Democrats won with a majority of 258 votes (20.8%). Turnout was 29.1%.

Which council does Briercliffe ward elect to?

Briercliffe is a ward within Burnley. Councillors elected here sit on Burnley Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 29.1% 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 Briercliffe in 2023 is shown in the statistics above.