Frequently Asked Questions — Briton Ferry East Ward

Who won the Briton Ferry East ward election in 2008?

Labour held Briton Ferry East ward at the 1 May 2008 Local Election. Labour won with a majority of 292 votes (35.4%).

Which council does Briton Ferry East ward elect to?

Briton Ferry East is a ward within Neath Port Talbot. Councillors elected here sit on Neath Port Talbot 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 Briton Ferry East in 2008 is shown in the statistics above.