Cllr Thomas said it was a "great result". Election Results County. Independent leader of the council, Rosemarie Harris, lost out to Lib Dem Jackie Charlton. 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. The election was preceded by the 2017 election. Neath Port Talbot council says it must legally postpone the election in the Port Talbot electoral ward, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Read what he said after his loss here. A new date for the election to the ward has been set to take place in just under two months. I have already contacted the other candidates, and will be writing to all affected electors.". The government confirmed the change with effect from 2 April 1996, one day after the new council came into being. [1] Contents 1 Ward results 1.1 Aberavon (three seats) The election for one of the wards in Neath Port Talbot has been postponed after the death of a candidate. The council has been headed up by farmer Cllr Hugh Evans OBE since 2007. Labour maintained control of the authority. The ward will be represented by two councillors instead of three this year after a revision of the ward boundaries in 2021. If the two groups were to agree an alliance, it would mean Labour would lose control of the authority. It occurred when the Labour party, which was in coalition with the Independents, removed their own council leader, Kevin Madge. Your feedback will help us improve this website. I was very pleased with how it went in my ward." Its expected that Cllr Steve Thomas, for Tredegar Central and West, will take up the position of leader of the council. Elections take place every five years, electing sixty councillors. That is to say, no party or political group has achieved a majority of seats and is the localised equivalent to a hung parliament. I couldn't do that [as a councillor]," said Jamie. The RCT result was dominated by the loss of Pauline Jarman, the candidate for the new Mountain Ash ward and who'd been a councillor for 46 years, and who was also Plaid Cymru's leader in Rhondda Cynon Taf. The following results were announced following the elections. He added: "I think the timing of meetings could perhaps be looked at. An election to the Neath Rural District Council in West Glamorgan, Wales was held on 7 May 1970. Since 1995 it has been represented by Labour, Social Democrat and Plaid Cymru councillors. The majority party nominates one of their councillors to be the leader of the party. Keogh was formerly the councillor for Port Talbot. The election was preceded by the 2012 election. But a new date for . 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. The last election was 5 May 2022.[12]. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. This year, the three Labour candidates running there - Laura Williams, Dennis Keough and Rob Jones - will be coming up against Wayne White, Stephen Bevan and John Deere of Plaid Cymru. Register to vote. Neath North and Neath East were held fairly comfortably by Labour in the 2017 elections. It leaves question marks over who will rule Wrexham Council for the next five years. 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. Aberavon is currently a ward for the purposes of Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council elections. The leader is the political face of the council and does other duties as well as representing their ward. Delyth Barnett will be fighting Sarah Davies of Labour and independent Louise Morris for the single seat in Briton Ferry West. Two independent candidates - Carl Jordan and Adam McGrath will also be running for election in the ward. County Borough Council:. Kris Lloyd had held the seat for Labour at a by-election following the death of the previous councilor. The Independents chose not to work with his successor, Jeff Edmunds, and turned to Plaid. 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 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. The Lib Dems are the largest party but with 24 councillors returned they are well short of the 35 they need for a majority. Labour's Cllr Huw David, for Cefn Cribwr, has led the council since 2016. Two Labour Tai-bach councillors, Anthony J. Taylor and Rachel Taylor have decided not to run for re-election this year. Read more about his journey here. Mr Dole has spent 14 years elected as a county councillor and seven of those as leader. With Plaid Cymru gaining from a no party majority on Friday, it's likely Cllr Davies will take up the reins as leader for the next five years. Talk 10:30am - 11:15 am. Olga Jones and Len Willis were deselected and stood as Independents (Willis in a neighboring ward). 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. When you are in [as the] opposition it is obviously harder to get things done. Register of Electors - Neath Port Talbot Council Home Council, Democracy & Elections Elections and Voting Your feedback will help us improve this website. Labour have lost its grip on Neath Port Talbot. Lindsay and Chris will be coming up against Labour's Gareth Rice in Briton Ferry East. It adds to your work day, but in any job you might have to work over time or longer hours. 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. Postal voters affected will be sent a new postal vote. Joining them in the race for the three available seats is independent candidate Wayne Carpenter. A recount is required in the Connah's Quay South and Buckley Bistre West wards, that will take place on Saturday morning. Plaid Cymru, Labour and the Lib Dems have all grown their numbers in this election compared with the last, and there has been a Green party seat, after a victory in the newly-created Forden and Montgomery ward for Jeremy Thorp. Labour held the local authority increasing its number of representatives in the council chamber by eight. The independents came away with the biggest share on seats, picking up four more than in 2017 to finish on 22. "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.". 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]. 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). A by-election was held in Aberavon on 6 May 2021 following the death of Labour Councillor, Steffan ap Dafydd. 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. Labour finished with the most seats, gaining 14 seats to the six lost by the Conservatives lost six. Search Neath and Port Talbot Guardian Death Notices . Cllr Jamie Pritchard became the new deputy leader of Caerphilly in July 2021. I have already contacted the other candidates and will be writing to all affected electors.. On the same day there were elections to the other 21 local authorities in Wales and community councils in Wales. Labour are the party with the largest group of candidates, with 49 hopefuls running. Voting for Wales' local council elections will take place on 5 May. The party has now managed to cross the threshold for majority which is 18 members. Labour retained its majority. Jane, who is not standing again due to health reasons, said: "I support a lot of people in the village. Although Labour remains the party with the highest number of representatives, Plaid now has 12 representatives and the number of independents is 16 - up from just five in 2017. Those who have already returned their ballot will be sent new postal votes. DeSantis won't say he's running. [12] Party with the most elected councillors in bold. It was a mixed day for Labour and they will fall short of an overall majority as Independents increased both their seats and share of the vote. You would get people that have lived on zero hour contracts [or] parents who are working a job in the evenings.". Cllr Pritchard, who was re-elected in Esclusham after his seat was uncontested, said talks would be held over the next few days over the future composition of the council. Conservative candidate, Anthony O'Shea, and independent John Bamsey will also be running for seats in the ward. Keep up to date with the latest stories with our WalesOnline newsletter. They had a single councillor in 2017, and now they have two, Ceri Phillips and Helen Clarke who took two seats in Coedffranc West. Neath Port Talbot is responsible for the constituency elections in Aberavon and Neath. Following the ward boundary changes, Margam and Tai-bach are two of the electoral divisions that have amalgamated into one with three seats available. These are the leaders of all 22 local authorities in Wales. 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. Labour has held onto power in Swansea after securing 45 seats in the council elections. Discussions are now set to take place over the coming days over how the council is run going forward. Labour and Independent candidates won 28 wards each with two wards yet to be declared in Flintshire. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The leader for the next five years will have to be agreed depending on the outcome of this. Read the full results here. A by-election took place in the Cwmllynfell ward on 7 May 2015 following the death of Clifford Richards. 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. 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 Speaking of her time as councillor, Jane said: "I have thoroughly enjoyed it.". "It is a bit too much," said Scott. The details of all candidates standing for the local elections in the Neath Port Talbot area have now been published. Incumbent leader Cllr Andrew Morgan shows no sign of stepping down. Negotiations will need to take place but change is certain following the loss of Ms Harris, who stood in Llangynidr with Llangattock ward and was Powys' first female leader. 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. In 2017, the Conservatives gained 11 seats taking their total to 23 but falling one short of an overall majority. Scott Jones was elected as a Labour candidate in 2017. 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. Ceri Golding and Mark Jones were elected as Labour candidates in 2012. All other candidates remain validly nominated and will be included on the ballot paper. The next election is due in 2027. Returning officer for Neath Port Talbot Council, Karen Jones, said: We send our deepest condolences to Andrews family at this sad time. Despite the challenges, Scott said he can still look back on his time as councillor with fondness. Election Results - Neath Port Talbot Council Home Council, Democracy & Elections Elections and Voting Your feedback will help us improve this website. It was a loss of three compared to the 2017 election but still a large majority with 75 councillor seats up for grabs. 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. 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We are running an inclusive, hopeful campaign, with a strong field of candidates reflective of our diverse communities right across Neath Port Talbot. A number of wards across Neath Port Talbot are predicted to go down to the wire in this year's local government elections. Coalition agreements in notes column. Labour have the greater experience here, with Dennis Keough and Rob Jones looking for re-election to NPTCBC. Caerphilly County Borough Council will have to elect a new leader after the current leader Philippa Marsden was defeated this time round. At the council's annual general meeting (AGM) the full council votes to elect them to become the leader of the council. Aberavon is seen as one of the key battlegrounds, especially by Plaid Cymru, who had overall control there before the 2022 election period. An election to Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council was held on 4 May 2017 as part of wider local elections across Wales. Council, Democracy & Elections Councillors and Meetings Have your say. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. 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. 2023 BBC. Overview [ edit] A by-election took place in the Sandfields East ward on 30 October 2014, following the death of Colin Crowley. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Labour maintained control of the authority.[1]. It takes their total number of councillors to 14 and nine respectively, with the Conservatives also winning nine seats, an increase of one, and the Liberal Democrats standing still on one. "That ward is going to be very keenly contested again," said Plaid Cymru chair for Aberafan, Mark Edwards. Neath Port Talbot had been a Labour stronghold, having been in power from 1996 until 2022.[14]. It follows the postponement of the election in Port Talbot ward, following the death of independent candidate Andrew Tutton during election campaigning. An election to Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council was held on 4 May 2017 as part of wider local elections across Wales. Read about our approach to external linking. Cllr Neil Moore, Labour, has been leader since May 2019. READ MORE:Wales local election 2022 live updates: Results, polls, reaction, winners and losers as votes are counted. It's the leader who appoints and chairs the cabinet. 11:15 am - 3pm Meet the Team. At the time of writing, the Vale of Glamorgan had yet to declare their results. Mr Daniels, who firmly denies the accusation, survived a subsequent vote-of-no-confidence. To be able to help someone when they have got those problems is, to me, more important than all of the razzmatazz. She was edged out by Labour's Wendy Treeby. 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. A number of wards in Neath Port Talbot are predicted to go right down to the wire in this year's local government elections. With 75 seats on the council, it makes up nearly three-quarters of the council. The election for one of the wards in Neath Port Talbot has been postponed after the death of a candidate. To keep up to date with news from across Neath Port Talbot, subscribe to our dedicated newsletter here. We need more youngsters to have a broader perspective in the council.". He said: "We are thrilled with the results that we have had today. He added: "I really enjoyed it. An election to Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council was held on 5 May 2022 as part of wider local elections across Wales. It is 24/7.". There is no guarantee of that however, because the independents are, by definition, are not a single party group. However, both Labour and Plaid Cymru, who were in opposition during the last administration, made inroads, with the former gaining three seats and the latter four. There is no overall control in Denbighshire following the 2022 result. Contact Electoral Services Electoral Services Electoral Registration Officer Civic. The by-election was caused by the resignation of Labour councillor Alex Thomas.[3]. The election for the Port Talbot electoral ward of Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council has been rearranged, (Image: Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council). Labour swept to victory in Newport, picking up seats in Conservative strongholds and returning an increased majority on the city council. The following table lists council wards, communities and associated geographical areas. 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.. It means a change of leadership is guaranteed. The by-election for the seat is taking place following the passing of Labour county councillor . It remains to be seen who will take the leadership going forward. 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. We are disappointed we lost a couple, but overall we're pretty much where we were.". 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. 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. 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