Frequently Asked Questions — South Ward

Who won the South ward election in 2010?

Labour held South ward at the 5 May 2010 Local Election. Labour won with a majority of 478 votes (13.7%).

Which council does South ward elect to?

South is a ward within Luton. Councillors elected here sit on Luton 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 South in 2010 is shown in the statistics above.