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 2017?

Liberal Democrats gained Llandrindod South ward at the 4 May 2017 Local Election, taking the seat from Conservative. Liberal Democrats won with a majority of 24 votes (3.0%).

What was the swing in Llandrindod South at the 2017 election?

The swing in Llandrindod South was 7.9% from CON to LD — a significant shift towards LD. 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 2017 is shown in the statistics above.