LAB GAIN from IND: Briton Ferry East, Neath Port Talbot — 2024 Local Election Result | WIN326 — VPNews Elections
Labour gained Briton Ferry East ward from Independent in Neath Port Talbot on 15 February 2024. The Labour majority was 53 votes (9.7%). Turnout was 22.8%. The swing was 5.0% from IND to LAB.
Frequently Asked Questions — Briton Ferry East Ward
Who won the Briton Ferry East ward election in 2024?
Labour gained Briton Ferry East ward at the 15 February 2024 Local Election, taking the seat from Independent. Labour won with a majority of 53 votes (9.7%). Turnout was 22.8%.
What was the swing in Briton Ferry East at the 2024 election?
The swing in Briton Ferry East was 5.0% from IND to LAB — a significant shift towards LAB. Swing is calculated using the Butler two-party formula: the average of the change in winner's vote share and the fall in the runner-up's vote share compared to the previous election here.
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. At this election 22.8% 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 Briton Ferry East in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.
