I wouldn't change it for the world.". Both Labour and the Liberal Democrats made gains in Pembrokeshire but the council is left with no overall control. A by-election was held in Bryncoch South on 23 November 2017 following the death of Plaid Cymru councillor, Janice Dudley. He received 561 votes, but was surpassed by his fellow Plaid Cymru candidate Llinos Mai Davies who received 568 votes, and Labour's Dot Jones, who received 594 votes. Power in Wrexham previously lay with a coalition of two independent groups run by incumbent council leader Mark Pritchard and deputy leader David A Bithell, alongside the Conservatives. Read the full results here. County Borough Council:. In Neath East, Plaid's Dan Thomas, Brendan Mac Cathail and Joshua Cooze will be up against John Miller, Sandra Miller and Sheila Penry for Labour. Election Results County. Read more about his journey here. Compared with Neath Port Talbot Residents Association in 2008. elections to the other 21 local authorities in Wales, "Local Election Results 2012: Neath Port Talbot", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2012_Neath_Port_Talbot_County_Borough_Council_election&oldid=1140062539, Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council elections, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 18 February 2023, at 06:45. That wasn't a consideration, but I can't pay my mortgage on the wage that comes with being a councillor.". The party had been working in a coalition since the previous election. [5], The first election to the new council was held in 1995, initially operating as a shadow authority before coming into its powers on 1 April 1996. Jamie, who will be focusing on his new job at Plaid Cymru said hybrid meetings - the option of attending council meetings virtually, which NPTCBC has stuck with even after lockdown - is one step in the right direction. [14] Mayoralty [ edit] It was a Labour council that was on the front line supporting the vulnerable, distributing weekly food boxes, keeping schools open for the children of key workers and turning culture and leisure hubs into mass vaccination centres. Contact Electoral Services Electoral Services Electoral Registration Officer Civic. The Conservatives had been part of an independent coalition in Denbighshire, but have plummeted from first to fourth as Labour emerged as the biggest party. The Labour councillor won just 213 votes this year. An election to Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council was held on 4 May 2017 as part of wider local elections across Wales. On the same day there were elections to the other 21 local authorities in Wales and community councils in Wales. There may be talks lasting several weeks to decide who runs the authority. Political control of the council since 1996 has been held by the following parties:[6], The leaders of the council since 1996 have been:[7]. Following the ward boundary changes, Margam and Tai-bach are two of the electoral divisions that have amalgamated into one with three seats available. Labour maintained control of the authority.[1]. Meanwhile, the Green Party has their very first Neath Port Talbot councillor, following the success of candidate Nathan Goldup-John in Coedffranc Central. She was edged out by Labour's Wendy Treeby. On 23 May 2022, it was announced that a coalition between the Plaid Cymru and Independent groups would lead the council. 2023 BBC. The Lib Dems are the largest party but with 24 councillors returned they are well short of the 35 they need for a majority. Karen Jones, returning officer for the council, said: "We send our deepest condolences to Andrew's family at this sad time. Labour held the local authority with three-quarters of the 40 seats in the chamber. Labour's Cllr Huw David, for Cefn Cribwr, has led the council since 2016. Scott Jones was elected as a Labour candidate in 2017. The new ballot papers will be lilac-coloured to help voters make sure they return the correct one. If the two groups were to agree an alliance, it would mean Labour would lose control of the authority. "Today we've taken seats off the Tories, Lib Dems and Plaid Cymru". 11:15 am - 3pm Meet the Team. Jonnie Fishlock and Poppy Lloyd for Plaid will be up against the experienced Peter Rees and Rose Widlake for Labour in Neath South. A by-election was held in Gwynfi on 16 August 2018 following the resignation of Labour Councillor, Ralph Thomas, after a secondary school was closed by the Council. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Jan Jones won 1162, while Janine Reed won 1150. Labour and Independent candidates won 28 wards each with two wards yet to be declared in Flintshire. [1] It was preceded by the 2008 election and was followed by the 2017 election. Labour has held onto power in Swansea after securing 45 seats in the council elections. Council, Democracy & Elections Elections and Voting Your feedback will help us improve this website. "When I first started I was able to nip out to meetings, but because I have got a more responsible job [at Tata] now, when I am working I am really struggling to attend [them]. Search Neath and Port Talbot Guardian Death Notices . We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The only Welsh authority the Conservatives held outright in Wales, the outgoing leader Richard John had been a vocal critic of the prime minister's actions around parties at Downing Street. Voters will rightly look at what the parties are promising for the future of Neath Port Talbot, this will be what we are judged on in May and we will continue to work hard for every single vote, in every single community.. You can view the names of all the candidates who are standing for each ward in Neath Port Talbot this year on the NPTCBC website. When you are in [as the] opposition it is obviously harder to get things done. A simple guide to the Welsh council elections, Politician calls for action after online abuse, Greek transport minister resigns after deadly train crash, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Having been defeated in the last byelection, Andrew Dacey is making a second attempt for a place on the council and will be the other Plaid candidate running in Aberavon. Alternatively, it's also possible for the largest political group to govern as a minority administration and do it alone, if the other groups dont agree on enough to oppose them effectively. "I didn't stand as a councillor for the money. The role of a councillor is not without its challenges, as former Plaid Cymru councillor Jamie Evans who is not standing for re-election pointed out. I have already contacted the other candidates and will be writing to all affected electors.. [17], Following a 2021 local government boundary review, the number of electoral wards dropped from 42 to 34, with the number of elected councillors reducing from 64 to 60, effective from the 2022 local elections.[18]. Inevitably well have those over the weekend and perhaps on Monday and just relax and celebrate our achievements today and commiserations to some people weve lost some really good people today. Sign up for free here. The borough covered the combined area of the two former districts of Port Talbot and Neath, as well as a smaller area from Lliw Valley (the majority of which went to Swansea). When Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council (NPTCBC) last week published the names of all the candidates who were standing on May 5, it was revealed that 12 council members will not be running for re-election. A by-election took place in the Cwmllynfell ward on 7 May 2015 following the death of Clifford Richards. Read the full results here. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The party's share of the vote in the local election 2022 has dramatically reduced, with the party falling from 43 seats to just 25. I think theres conversations to be had. "It's a mandate to get on with our manifesto, build more housing, more schools and make sure that Cardiff's economy works for our citizens and delivers for Wales". Plaid Cymru has taken control of Ynys Mon council meaning incumbent leader Cllr Llinos Medi Huws will likely continue. It's a really strong Labour vote that came out again. All council seats were up for election. The last election was 5 May 2022.[12]. A key priority for Plaid Cymru will be retaining their seats in Aberavon - a ward where they held overall control before the 2022 local election period. Election Results - Neath Port Talbot Council Home Council, Democracy & Elections Elections and Voting Your feedback will help us improve this website. Neath Port Talbot had been a Labour stronghold, having been in power from 1996 until 2022. [1] It was preceded by the 2008 election and was followed by the 2017 election. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. The following results were announced following the elections. Kris Lloyd had held the seat for Labour at a by-election following the death of the previous councilor. Those in charge will see a 17% rise in the leader's salary which will jump from 55,027 to 63,000, although we've previously reported not everyone is happy about this. It remains to be seen who will take the leadership going forward. The party will have to decide if he will take on the role of leader however. Want the latest news from Neath Port Talbot County Borough straight to your inbox? As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 2012 Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council election. Bring along your artefacts for identification & help with what to do next. Outgoing leader Nigel Daniels lost his seat as Labour won 21 seats overall and wrestled back control of Blaenau Gwent from the independents. A by-election took place in the Sandfields East ward on 30 October 2014, following the death of Colin Crowley. With the Tories losing nine Denbighshire seats, these results could give Labour a chance to form a new coalition at Denbighshire's county hall. Postal voters affected will be sent a new postal vote. Incumbent Swansea Labour leader Rob Stewart, who continues to serve Morriston, said: "We were very close to the record-breaking result that we had at the last election. Register of Electors - Neath Port Talbot Council Home Council, Democracy & Elections Elections and Voting Your feedback will help us improve this website. Colin Morgan was elected as a Labour candidate in 2012. 145 12. Jones was the former councillor for the Margam ward, which was merged with Tai-bach in 2022. Jane, who is not standing again due to health reasons, said: "I support a lot of people in the village. Read here for a full breakdown of the results. Elections - Neath Port Talbot Council Home Council, Democracy & Elections Have your say Contact Us Contact us services Your feedback will help us improve this website. Olga Jones and Len Willis were deselected and stood as Independents (Willis in a neighboring ward). In no overall control councils a leader will still be elected by the council to form the ruling administration, from a coalition or the largest party governing alone. A recount is required in the Connah's Quay South and Buckley Bistre West wards, that will take place on Saturday morning. Keep up to date with results and the reaction as they unfold on our live blog here. Read more: 'The 12 Neath Port Talbot councillors stepping down ahead of May elections'. Incumbent leader Cllr Andrew Morgan shows no sign of stepping down. Independent councillor, Steve Hunt, became the new leader of council, with Plaid Cymru councillor, Alun Llewelyn, as the new Deputy Leader. County council elections [ edit] 2020 by-election [ edit] Sitting Labour councillor, Steffan ap Dafydd, died suddenly on 10 July 2020. To keep up to date with news from across Neath Port Talbot, subscribe to our dedicated newsletter here. The leader is the political face of the council and does other duties as well as representing their ward. The party has now managed to cross the threshold for majority which is 18 members. (Image: Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council) Labour have lost its grip on Neath Port Talbot. A number of wards in Neath Port Talbot are predicted to go right down to the wire in this year's local government elections. Chris James was elected as a Labour candidate in 2017. He added: "I think the timing of meetings could perhaps be looked at. "That ward is going to be very keenly contested again," said Plaid Cymru chair for Aberafan, Mark Edwards. There are a lot of groups that I will still be associated with and I will always be here for anyone who needs help. Plaid Cymru has selected Andrew Jenkins as its candidate to contest Neath in the event of a snap general election being called. The Independent Group and Plaid Cymru agreed a deal to take control of the council, ending 26 years of Labour dominance. Read the full result here. The ward will be represented by two councillors instead of three this year after a revision of the ward boundaries in 2021. Tallamy was elected as a Ratepayer in 2008. The leader for the next five years will have to be agreed depending on the outcome of this. Delyth Barnett will be fighting Sarah Davies of Labour and independent Louise Morris for the single seat in Briton Ferry West. Labour won more than half the votes five years ago, Get the latest news from Neath Port Talbot straight to your inbox. Prior to this, the county borough was divided into 42 wards, listed below, returning a total of 64 councillors. Despite the challenges, Scott said he can still look back on his time as councillor with fondness. Read the full results here. Police and Crime. I have learnt a lot and I would like to think that I have contributed a lot to the community. Making up the second largest group of candidates is Plaid Cymru at 34. [10] The new leadership was formally confirmed at the annual council meeting on 7 June 2022. The pandemic shone a light on the vital role that the local council plays in delivering those essential services which mean so much to us all. Other candidates who were preparing to stand for Port Talbot on May 5 alongside Mr Tutton include independent candidate Kimberley Isherwood; Saifur Rahaman and Sharon Freeguard for Labour; and Plaid Cymru's Melissa Stanford-Roberts. A new date for the election to the Port Talbot ward has been set for Thursday, June 23, and new poll cards will be sent to all affected voters. You would get people that have lived on zero hour contracts [or] parents who are working a job in the evenings.". Neath North and Neath East were held fairly comfortably by Labour in the 2017 elections. Jamie, 26, was the youngest ever candidate to be elected at NPTCBC when he gained his seat - Neath South - at the age of just 21 in 2017. Read more here. Labour gained one additional seat this time round to bring it to three, while the Lib Dems took the remaining seat. "I am in my mid 20s, I have just bought a house [and] I need to be financially stable. We are grateful to the people of Swansea and will carry on with the delivery that we promised. ", Read more: 'What Plaid Cymru has in store for Neath Port Talbot if they win in the May elections'. The voter turnout was 39% which meant that just 15,379 votes were cast from an electorate of 45,875. Labour have the greater experience here, with Dennis Keough and Rob Jones looking for re-election to NPTCBC. Mark Edwards, who said that Plaid have been trying to get their foot into Briton Ferry for a long time, said: "I really can't predict how it is going to go there.". READ MORE:Wales local election 2022 live updates: Results, polls, reaction, winners and losers as votes are counted. When asked for their thoughts on the local elections and where the key battlegrounds for the county borough could be, a Neath Port Talbot Labour spokesperson said: The election in May is about moving forward together. They had a single councillor in 2017, and now they have two, Ceri Phillips and Helen Clarke who took two seats in Coedffranc West. [15][16] Other offices are located at the New Neath Civic Centre, and The Quays in Baglan Bay. A number of Neath Port Talbot Council members - one with over 30 years of experience - have decided not to stand in this year's local government elections. Chaves and Evans were deselected as Labour candidates and stood as Independents. Elections. They don't see the little picture, which is helping individuals [with] what could be small things to you or [me], but to that particular person [it] is a big thing that causes them sleepless nights. "I think we will definitely take one seat and it is going to be very close I would think between Stephanie Lynch and one other Plaid Cymru [candidate] for the other seat.". Labour held the local authority increasing its number of representatives in the council chamber by eight. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. The majority party nominates one of their councillors to be the leader of the party. Labour finished with the most seats, gaining 14 seats to the six lost by the Conservatives lost six. [1] It was followed by the 1999 election. Neath Port Talbot is responsible for the constituency elections in Aberavon and Neath. The new council also took over county-level responsibilities in the area from the abolished West Glamorgan County Council. 1995 Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council election The first election to the Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council was held on 4 May 1995. "A lot of people don't realise how busy the role is. Your feedback will help us improve this website. Keogh and Tutton were elected as Ratepayers in 2008. The Independents chose not to work with his successor, Jeff Edmunds, and turned to Plaid. Keep up to date with the latest stories with our WalesOnline newsletter. Doreen, who has been a councillor for 33 years - sitting on the West Glamorgan County Council before it was disbanded in 1996 - said she feels it is time to hand over the reins. Legally we must now postpone the election in the Port Talbot electoral ward. This year, both Plaid and Labour have matched up with an equal number of candidates in Neath South and East. See the full list of councillors in the widget below: In 2017 Labour won 51% of the vote and 43 seats so maintained control of the council. If the two groups were to agree an alliance, it would mean Labour would lose control of the authority and the incumbent leader, Cllr Edward Latham, could potentially lose the top job. Monmouthshire Conservative leader Cllr John kept his seat but told ITV Wales: "I think the public has spoken loudly and clearly and has sent a message that the party needs to consider.". Labour are the party with the largest group of candidates, with 49 hopefuls running. Coalition agreements in notes column. Its expected that Cllr Steve Thomas, for Tredegar Central and West, will take up the position of leader of the council. Labour have lost its grip on Neath Port Talbot. He added: "It is just a top up for a lot of [councillors]. 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