Postal voters affected will be sent a new postal vote. The party will have to decide if he will take on the role of leader however. 2012 Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council election. There are two outstanding seats to be decided later this month. If the pay was enough to survive on, you would get better representation. Blaenau Gwents 21-strong Labour group will meet next week to discuss who will form part of the executive for the council. Labour have lost its grip on Neath Port Talbot. The leader of Ceredigion council, Ellen ap Gwynn, stepped down at the 2022 local government elections. [4] The new authority was elected in 1995, but acted as a shadow authority alongside the outgoing county and district councils until the new arrangements took effect the following year. I am still a political animal, but I think it is time for change now. A by-election took place in the Sandfields East ward on 30 October 2014, following the death of Colin Crowley. The election was preceded by the 2017 election. Mr Daniels - who faced a vote of no confidence back in March - lost his seat in Abertillery. Read the full results here. Scott, who said he will use the time that has been freed up to focus on his job and help look after his two children, added he might not be turning his back on the council for good. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. At least if you have a meeting in the evening, unless you work nights or you are already working overtime in your job, then you would be able to attend.". Contact Electoral Services Electoral Services Electoral Registration Officer Civic. The council has been headed up by farmer Cllr Hugh Evans OBE since 2007. We will deliver on our manifesto pledges.". Hugh Evans of Denbighshire, Lisa Mytton of Merthyr and Andrew Morgan of Rhondda Cynon Taf, (Image: Chris Fairweather/Huw Evans Agency), Rhondda Cynon Taff Council leader Andrew Morgan. Plaid Cymru has selected Andrew Jenkins as its candidate to contest Neath in the event of a snap general election being called. The Liberal Democrats have been strong here in the past and Plaid Cymru has also controlled this authority too. On the same day there were elections to the other 21 local authorities in Wales and community councils in Wales. Plaid Cymru has taken control of Ynys Mon council meaning incumbent leader Cllr Llinos Medi Huws will likely continue. Read more about his journey here. 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. Tallamy was elected as a Ratepayer in 2008. "That ward is going to be very keenly contested again," said Plaid Cymru chair for Aberafan, Mark Edwards. 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. Three other Plaid councillors at NPTCBC have not put their names up for re-election this year, including Del Morgan, Scott Bamsey and Linet Purcell. The party had been working in a coalition since the previous election. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Jonnie Fishlock and Poppy Lloyd for Plaid will be up against the experienced Peter Rees and Rose Widlake for Labour in Neath South. Labour maintained control of the authority.[1]. It follows the postponement of the election in Port Talbot ward, following the death of independent candidate Andrew Tutton during election campaigning. Plaid Cymru will now have to elect a new leader at their AGM, which takes place three days before Carmarthenshire Council's AGM. A by-election was held in Pelenna on 20 June 2019 following the death of Independent Councillor, Martin Ellis. Labour held the local authority with three-quarters of the 40 seats in the chamber. Karen Jones, returning officer for the council, said: "We send our deepest condolences to Andrew's family at this sad time. At the council's annual general meeting (AGM) the full council votes to elect them to become the leader of the council. 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. It means a change of leadership is guaranteed. It leaves question marks over who will rule Wrexham Council for the next five years. This was a new ward and the independent Kenneth Pritchard Hughes was expected to put in a strong showing, but came fourth with 12% of the votes. 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. 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 what he said after his loss here. You can find all the candidates listed for each ward in Neath Port Talbot County Borough on the Neath Port Talbot Council website. 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. (Image: Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council) Labour have lost its grip on Neath Port Talbot. The fourth election to the Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council was held on 1 May 2008. Read how the result unfolded here. 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. [1] Contents 1 Ward results 1.1 Aberavon (three seats) 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. An election to Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council was held on 4 May 2017 as part of wider local elections across Wales. 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. The 1994 Act originally specified that the borough should be called "Neath and Port Talbot". "We took nothing for granted," he said. I was very pleased with how it went in my ward." The Conservatives and all independent members - including Action for Powys and non-aligned members - between them have gained 31 seats. It adds to your work day, but in any job you might have to work over time or longer hours. But he will retire this May after more than three decades as a councillor. 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. 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. Three candidates (from the sixty seats available) were elected unopposed. I have already contacted the other candidates and will be writing to all affected electors.. This time round however, Labour and independents saw big gains, with Labour securing 27 seats and independent candidates winning 21, leaving Labour firmly in charge. Rate this page (Council, Democracy & Elections), Information about local Councillors, Committee meetings and how to view remote meetings of Council, Comment and provide feedback on topics relevant to Neath Port Talbot, Access the Plans, Policies and Strategies in place for the county borough, More information about partnership working, Access the webcasts section of our live council meetings and view archived council meetings, How to make a Freedom of Information Request, Financial Information including The Budget and Accounts, The Mayor of Neath Port Talbot County Borough, NPT Council Budget Consultation Frequently Asked Questions and Suggestions. 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. Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council (NPTCBC) has made public all the candidates who are running for a seat in the local government elections on May 5. Also looking to unsettle Labour's 26-year dominance in the county borough - having won a majority in every local government election since NPTCBC's foundation in 1996 - are the independents, who have 32 candidates running. Keogh and Tutton were elected as Ratepayers in 2008. There is no overall control in Denbighshire following the 2022 result. Read about our approach to external linking. The election was preceded by the 2012 election. The Lib Dems are the largest party but with 24 councillors returned they are well short of the 35 they need for a majority. The party's share of the vote in the local election 2022 has dramatically reduced,. Jones was the former councillor for the Margam ward, which was merged with Tai-bach in 2022. The leader is the political face of the council and does other duties as well as representing their ward. If one party's won a majority - that's more than half the councillors - it can start running the council. If the two groups were to agree an alliance, it would mean Labour would lose control of the authority. It is a tough one, but it is what we need. It's the leader who appoints and chairs the cabinet. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. A recount is required in the Connah's Quay South and Buckley Bistre West wards, that will take place on Saturday morning. Read more here. He added: "It is just a top up for a lot of [councillors]. 11:15 am - 3pm Meet the Team. You would get people from more diverse backgrounds. But the Tories lost control of the administration having been in charge since 2017. The new ballot papers will be lilac-coloured to help voters make sure they return the correct one. 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. The by-election was caused by the resignation of Labour councillor Alex Thomas.[3]. "I didn't stand as a councillor for the money. The government confirmed the change with effect from 2 April 1996, one day after the new council came into being. When you are in [as the] opposition it is obviously harder to get things done. She was edged out by Labour's Wendy Treeby. All councils in Wales operate a leader and cabinet model. ", First elected in 2004, Jane lost her seat in 2012 before being re-elected in 2018. ", Read more: 'What Plaid Cymru has in store for Neath Port Talbot if they win in the May elections'. It occurred when the Labour party, which was in coalition with the Independents, removed their own council leader, Kevin Madge. Making up the second largest group of candidates is Plaid Cymru at 34. Read more: 'The 12 Neath Port Talbot councillors stepping down ahead of May elections'. Caerphilly County Borough Council will have to elect a new leader after the current leader Philippa Marsden was defeated this time round. Cllr Jane Mudd is in charge of the Labour group, which won 35 of the 51 seats up for grabs - giving the party a healthy majority in the city council chamber. The last election was 5 May 2022. Read more here. A number of wards across Neath Port Talbot are predicted to go down to the wire in this year's local government elections. Cllr Neil Moore, Labour, has been leader since May 2019. It was a loss of three compared to the 2017 election but still a large majority with 75 councillor seats up for grabs. 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. Both Labour and the independents in Merthyr Tydfil won 15 seats at this years Merthyr Tydfil Council meaning no one has overall control of the authority, although there are two independent groups on the council. Plaid Cymru won 20 seats, the same number as in 2017, while the independents dropped a seat to leave them with 10 after the vote had been counted. Electors will also vote for 4 Members for the South Wales West Electoral Region. On the same day there were elections to the other 21 local authorities in Wales and community councils in Wales. In 2014 Mr Dole became Plaid opposition leader and a year later, in somewhat bizarre circumstances, Mr Dole became council leader. Although Labour won relatively comfortably in both Taibach and Margam in 2017, they are expected to have more of a fight on their hands this year with an equal number of Plaid candidates coming up against them. Since the 2022 election, the council has been under no overall control. A by-election took place in the Neath South ward on 6 December 2012. (Image: Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council). Four candidates (from the sixty four seats available) were elected unopposed. Sign up for free here. In the case of wards electing more than one councillor the percentage figures reflect the number of ballot papers issues rather than the total number of votes. We are paid a fair wage for doing it, but it is not enough [to] raise a family on. County council elections [ edit] 2020 by-election [ edit] Sitting Labour councillor, Steffan ap Dafydd, died suddenly on 10 July 2020. Election Results County. The number of candidates increased compared with 1999. Council, Democracy & Elections - Neath Port Talbot Council Home Your feedback will help us improve this website. 7 cases per 100,000 people. Mr Dole has spent 14 years elected as a county councillor and seven of those as leader. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. [10] The Liberal Democrats and Green Party members would support the coalition via a confidence and supply agreement. Described as a "toxic battleground", it is predicted that Briton Ferry could go either way in the elections with one Labour, Plaid and independent candidate running in both wards - Briton Ferry East and Briton Ferry West. It's a really strong Labour vote that came out again. Keep up to date with results and the reaction as they unfold on our live blog here. Labour maintained control of the authority. [10] The new leadership was formally confirmed at the annual council meeting on 7 June 2022. Plaid Cymru retained Gwynedd winning 44 of the 69 seats on the council, which Plaid has governed since 1996. Election Results - Neath Port Talbot Council Home Council, Democracy & Elections Elections and Voting Your feedback will help us improve this website. At the time of writing, the Vale of Glamorgan had yet to declare their results. However, a number of incumbent leaders have managed to retain their seats and will continue their role as leaders for the next five years - subject to approval - after results were called on the 2022 council elections on Friday. Coalition agreements in notes column. It was preceded by the 1967 election , and was the last election to the authority as the Rural District Council was abolished at the 1974 re-organization of local government in Wales [1] It was preceded by the 2004 election and followed by the 2012 election. Incumbent leader Cllr Anthony Hunt shows no sign of stepping down. Something went wrong, please try again later. [1] It was followed by the 1999 election. The following results were announced following the elections. Scott Jones was elected as a Labour candidate in 2017. Neath Port Talbot election result Gweld y canlyniadau yn Gymraeg LABOUR LOSS NO PARTY MAJORITY 2022 previous Neath Port Talbot scoreboard How this election works Counting complete.. Read about the shock landslide result here. Lisa Mytton, independent, who went into the elections as the leader of the council and was the first sitting leader to retain her seat in Merthyr Tydfil said: I think first of all theres a fantastic feeling for us as independents especially with the last result the Cyfarthfa ward, that is amazing to get Claire in there as well. Council, Democracy & Elections Councillors and Meetings Have your say. Following the ward boundary changes, Margam and Tai-bach are two of the electoral divisions that have amalgamated into one with three seats available. Delyth Barnett will be fighting Sarah Davies of Labour and independent Louise Morris for the single seat in Briton Ferry West. 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. Read the full results here. 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