Frequently Asked Questions — Trinity Ward

Who won the Trinity ward election in 2024?

Green Party held Trinity ward at the 2 May 2024 Local Election. Green Party won with a majority of 116 votes (15.2%). Turnout was 19.0%.

Which council does Trinity ward elect to?

Trinity 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 19.0% 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 Trinity in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.