CON GAIN from IND: Rhiwcynon, Powys — 2024 Local Election Result | WIN326 — VPNews Elections
Conservative gained Rhiwcynon ward from Independent in Powys on 4 June 2024. The Conservative majority was 66 votes (7.5%). The swing was 40.4% from IND to CON.
Conservative gained Rhiwcynon ward at the 4 June 2024 Local Election, taking the seat from Independent. Conservative won with a majority of 66 votes (7.5%).
What was the swing in Rhiwcynon at the 2024 election?
The swing in Rhiwcynon was 40.4% from IND to CON — a modest 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 Rhiwcynon ward elect to?
Rhiwcynon 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 Rhiwcynon in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.
