Frequently Asked Questions — Friar Park Ward

Who won the Friar Park ward election in 2023?

Labour held Friar Park ward at the 4 May 2023 Local Election. Labour won with a majority of 311 votes (20.6%). Turnout was 17.2%.

Which council does Friar Park ward elect to?

Friar Park is a ward within Sandwell. Councillors elected here sit on Sandwell Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 17.2% 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 Friar Park in 2023 is shown in the statistics above.