Frequently Asked Questions — Llandrindod South Ward

What is Llandrindod Wells known for?

Llandrindod Wells is the settlement containing Llandrindod South ward. Llandrindod Wells is a town and community in Powys, Wales. It serves as the seat of Powys County Council, and is therefore the administrative centre of Powys. The town was historically in Radnorshire.

Who won the Llandrindod South ward election in 2012?

Conservative gained Llandrindod South ward at the 3 May 2012 Local Election, taking the seat from Liberal Democrats. Conservative won with a majority of 101 votes (12.8%).

What was the swing in Llandrindod South at the 2012 election?

The swing in Llandrindod South was 7.9% from LD to CON — a significant shift towards CON. 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 Llandrindod South ward elect to?

Llandrindod South is a ward within Powys. Councillors elected here sit on Powys 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 Llandrindod South in 2012 is shown in the statistics above.