Frequently Asked Questions — Bishopthorpe Ward

Who won the Bishopthorpe ward election in 2007?

Conservative held Bishopthorpe ward at the 3 May 2007 Local Election. Conservative won with a majority of 311 votes (18.0%).

Which council does Bishopthorpe ward elect to?

Bishopthorpe is a ward within York. Councillors elected here sit on York 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 Bishopthorpe in 2007 is shown in the statistics above.