Frequently Asked Questions — Aberystwyth Penparcau Ward

Who won the Aberystwyth Penparcau ward election in 2012?

Plaid Cymru held Aberystwyth Penparcau ward at the 3 May 2012 Local Election. Plaid Cymru won with a majority of 114 votes (8.6%).

Which council does Aberystwyth Penparcau ward elect to?

Aberystwyth Penparcau is a ward within Ceredigion. Councillors elected here sit on Ceredigion 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 Aberystwyth Penparcau in 2012 is shown in the statistics above.