Frequently Asked Questions — Hapton with Park Ward

Who won the Hapton with Park ward election in 2023?

Conservative held Hapton with Park ward at the 4 May 2023 Local Election. Conservative won with a majority of 257 votes (19.2%). Turnout was 28.1%.

Which council does Hapton with Park ward elect to?

Hapton with Park 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 28.1% 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 Hapton with Park in 2023 is shown in the statistics above.