Frequently Asked Questions — Brandon East Ward

Who won the Brandon East ward election in 2023?

Independent held Brandon East ward at the 4 May 2023 Local Election. Independent won with a majority of 121 votes (21.3%). Turnout was 26.0%.

Which council does Brandon East ward elect to?

Brandon East is a ward within West Suffolk. Councillors elected here sit on West Suffolk Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 26.0% 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 Brandon East in 2023 is shown in the statistics above.