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. READ MORE:Wales local election 2022 live updates: Results, polls, reaction, winners and losers as votes are counted. Caerphilly County Borough Council will have to elect a new leader after the current leader Philippa Marsden was defeated this time round. The party's share of the vote in the local election 2022 has dramatically reduced,. Some of these wards are coterminous with communities (parishes) of the same name. Elections. The details of all candidates standing for the local elections in the Neath Port Talbot area have now been published. 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. Labour have lost its grip on Neath Port Talbot. Read the full results here. There was a significant fall in the turnout in many wards and this appears to have worked to Labour's advantage in several instances. Council, Democracy & Elections Elections and Voting Your feedback will help us improve this website. I don't know what the answer is to get more youngsters into politics. Elections at all other wards in the county borough will continue to take place on May 5. However, Neath is one place where the party is looking to make some gains. DeSantis won't say he's running. During that time, the shadow authority requested a change of name from "Neath and Port Talbot" to "Neath Port Talbot". Ward results [ edit] Nominations closed on 4 April 2022. He came under fire earlier this year over allegations that he had been passed information by a whistleblower at the council's Silent Valley Waste Services company and chosen to withhold it during an investigation. Stephanie Lynch won the Aberavon byelection, which took place in May 2021 after the passing of Labour councillor Steffan ap Dafydd, by 677 votes (39%). Jamie pointed to the issue as a major factor in discouraging young people to take on the role of a councillor, saying that it is why he thinks there are "so many middle class, middle aged [or] older people doing it". But a new date for . The leader is the political face of the council and does other duties as well as representing their ward. Labour is yet to confirm its leader but it appears Huw David will most likely reinstate his position as leader. The election was preceded by the 2012 election. Read how the result unfolded here. "I have enjoyed my time in politics," said Doreen, who has been the Cabinet Member for Corporate Services and Equality for the past five years. Prior to this, the county borough was divided into 42 wards, listed below, returning a total of 64 councillors. Keogh and Tutton were elected as Ratepayers in 2008. [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. Jones was the former councillor for the Margam ward, which was merged with Tai-bach in 2022. If the two groups were to agree an alliance, it would mean Labour would lose control of the authority. "I have met loads of great people and residents. The leader for the next five years will have to be agreed depending on the outcome of this. The Conservatives and all independent members - including Action for Powys and non-aligned members - between them have gained 31 seats. It follows the postponement of the election in Port Talbot ward, following the death of independent candidate Andrew Tutton during election campaigning. Colin Morgan was elected as a Labour candidate in 2012. The following table lists council wards, communities and associated geographical areas. A new date for the election to the ward has been set to take place in just under two months. 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. 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I am still a political animal, but I think it is time for change now. A by-election was held in Pelenna on 20 June 2019 following the death of Independent Councillor, Martin Ellis. Both Labour and the Liberal Democrats made gains in Pembrokeshire but the council is left with no overall control. 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.". If one party's won a majority - that's more than half the councillors - it can start running the council. Your feedback will help us improve this website. The election for one of the wards in Neath Port Talbot has been postponed after the death of a candidate. Scott Jones stood down from the Labour Party in 2018. Just 12 Independents were elected today. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The next election is due in 2027. Olga Jones and Len Willis were deselected and stood as Independents (Willis in a neighboring ward). 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. (Image: Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council) Labour have lost its grip on Neath Port Talbot. The number of candidates increased compared with 1999. Cllr Jamie Pritchard became the new deputy leader of Caerphilly in July 2021. Elections take place every five years, electing sixty councillors. He said his party's priorities looking forward are to make the city "stronger, greener and fairer". [1] It was followed by the 1999 election. It means a change of leadership is guaranteed. Electors will also vote for 4 Members for the South Wales West Electoral Region. Labour finished with the most seats, gaining 14 seats to the six lost by the Conservatives lost six. Election Results - Neath Port Talbot Council Home Council, Democracy & Elections Elections and Voting Your feedback will help us improve this website. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. That is to say, no party or political group has achieved a majority of seats and is the localised equivalent to a hung parliament. Labour are the party with the largest group of candidates, with 49 hopefuls running. There may be talks lasting several weeks to decide who runs the authority. Communities with a community council are indicated with a '*': The Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council administrates or jointly controls a number of business interests, which include: Bwrdeistref Sirol Castell-nedd Port Talbot, "Plaid Cymru and independents agree to share power on Neath Port Talbot Council", "The new leader of Neath Port Talbot Council wants to make it the best authority in Wales", "Neath Port Talbot Council Leader steps down in 'cow' row", "Independent and Plaid coalition takes control of Neath Port Talbot Council", "Borough of Port Talbot: Transfer to new Civic Offices", "Number of electoral wards in Neath Port Talbot to fall resulting in four fewer councillors", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Neath_Port_Talbot_County_Borough_Council&oldid=1118667874, Bryncoch, Dyffryn, Longford, Neath Abbey, White Gates, Cirrinau, Cwm Dyffryn, Mynydd Emroch, Pen y Cae, Velindre, This page was last edited on 28 October 2022, at 06:40. 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 use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Jane, who is not standing again due to health reasons, said: "I support a lot of people in the village. It remains to be seen who will take the leadership going forward. Read the full results here. County Borough Council:. Candidate nominations will re-open for a set period between Wednesday May 18, and 4pm on Wednesday, May 25. 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. But before polling day on Thursday there were rumours of friction between the two independent groups, meaning a new alliance could be in the offing. I have learnt a lot and I would like to think that I have contributed a lot to the community. On the same day there were elections to the other 21 local authorities in Wales and community councils in Wales. [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]. Scott Jones was elected as a Labour candidate in 2017. Chris James was elected as a Labour candidate in 2017. The majority party nominates one of their councillors to be the leader of the party. The leader of Ceredigion council, Ellen ap Gwynn, stepped down at the 2022 local government elections. There are two outstanding seats to be decided later this month. 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). 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. Keogh was formerly the councillor for Port Talbot. Jan Jones won 1162, while Janine Reed won 1150. Labour won more than half the votes five years ago, Get the latest news from Neath Port Talbot straight to your inbox. [1] It was preceded by the 2004 election and followed by the 2012 election. "It is a bit too much," said Scott. He added: "I really enjoyed it. The election was preceded by the 2012 election. "People only see the big picture. A by-election took place in the Cwmllynfell ward on 7 May 2015 following the death of Clifford Richards. An election to the Neath Rural District Council in West Glamorgan, Wales was held on 7 May 1970. [2] Bring along your artefacts for identification & help with what to do next. The independents came away with the biggest share on seats, picking up four more than in 2017 to finish on 22. An election to Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council was held on 5 May 2022 as part of wider local elections across Wales. 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 are 19 community councils in the county borough area. Party with the most elected councillors in bold. 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. Read how it unfolded here. Twelve Neath Port Talbot Council members have decided not to stand for re-election this year. The event is held at Neath Library, Saturday 11th March from 10:30-3. Mr Dole has spent 14 years elected as a county councillor and seven of those as leader. The 1994 Act originally specified that the borough should be called "Neath and Port Talbot". [2] 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. The fourth election to the Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council was held on 1 May 2008. The key wards where Neath Port Talbot council election could be won and lost - Wales Online The key wards where Neath Port Talbot council election could be won and lost Aberavon. Coalition agreements in notes column. They had a single councillor in 2017, and now they have two, Ceri Phillips and Helen Clarke who took two seats in Coedffranc West. The following results were announced following the elections. 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[1] Contents 1 Ward results 1.1 Aberavon (three seats) Keep up to date with the latest stories with our WalesOnline newsletter. Read more: 'The 12 Neath Port Talbot councillors stepping down ahead of May elections'. 11:15 am - 3pm Meet the Team. Seven Labour councillors will be stepping down, including long-standing members Doreen Jones and Arwyn Woolcock. "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]. Read more 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. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. "I am in my mid 20s, I have just bought a house [and] I need to be financially stable. 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. For more information please contact Harriet Eaton, Heritage Education Officer, Neath Library Independent leader of the council, Rosemarie Harris, lost out to Lib Dem Jackie Charlton. Chaves and Evans were deselected as Labour candidates and stood as Independents. Mr Daniels - who faced a vote of no confidence back in March - lost his seat in Abertillery. An election to Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council was held on 5 May 2022 as part of wider local elections across Wales. Talk 10:30am - 11:15 am. The independents had a poor results day, losing six seats in 2022 and ending on 10. But it's likely that post-election talks will eventually decide which groups assume control and who will lead any coalition. Meanwhile, Labour group leader Dana Davies, who faced a scare in Ruabon after winning by just four votes, also said she would be open to discussions with other groups. 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. 2023 BBC. Labour swept to victory in Newport, picking up seats in Conservative strongholds and returning an increased majority on the city council. County council elections [ edit] 2020 by-election [ edit] Sitting Labour councillor, Steffan ap Dafydd, died suddenly on 10 July 2020. We are running an inclusive, hopeful campaign, with a strong field of candidates reflective of our diverse communities right across Neath Port Talbot. On 23 May 2022, it was announced that a coalition between the Plaid Cymru and Independent groups would lead the council. The party has now managed to cross the threshold for majority which is 18 members. Mr Jenkins is a former Neath Port Talbot County Borough Councillor who also worked as a Policy Officer for Age Cymru, and was a Research Assistant on several children's . All council seats were up for election. And the Lib Dems have also improved on their vote. The council was controlled by the Labour Party from its creation in 1996 until 2022, when Plaid Cymru and a group of independent councillors agreed to share power. 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. When created in 1996, the council also inherited the former Neath Civic Centre, which was subsequently demolished in 2008 to make way for a retail development. [10] The new leadership was formally confirmed at the annual council meeting on 7 June 2022. "We took nothing for granted," he said. Two Labour Tai-bach councillors, Anthony J. Taylor and Rachel Taylor have decided not to run for re-election this year. How Do I Register To Vote? Contact Electoral Services Electoral Services Electoral Registration Officer Civic. Returning officer for Neath Port Talbot Council, Karen Jones, said: We send our deepest condolences to Andrews family at this sad time. The election for one of the wards in Neath Port Talbot has been postponed after the death of a candidate. Read the full results here. That wasn't a consideration, but I can't pay my mortgage on the wage that comes with being a councillor.". Council, Democracy & Elections - Neath Port Talbot Council Home Your feedback will help us improve this website. Find out about metal detecting clubs near you. ", First elected in 2004, Jane lost her seat in 2012 before being re-elected in 2018. Police and Crime. The fifth election to the Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council was held on 3 May 2012. He reflected on a mixed day for his party. Read more about his journey here. We and our partners store and/or access information on a device, such as cookies and process personal data, such as unique identifiers and standard information sent by a device for personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, and audience insights, as well as to develop and improve products. Voting for Wales' local council elections will take place on 5 May. She's likely to remain in the top job. We are grateful to the people of Swansea and will carry on with the delivery that we promised. The new ballot papers will be lilac-coloured to help voters make sure they return the correct one. But he will retire this May after more than three decades as a councillor. Labour gained one additional seat this time round to bring it to three, while the Lib Dems took the remaining seat. 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. [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. The new council also took over county-level responsibilities in the area from the abolished West Glamorgan County Council. Register to vote. Read the full results here. A by-election was held in Aberavon on 6 May 2021 following the death of Labour Councillor, Steffan ap Dafydd. Want the latest news from Neath Port Talbot County Borough straight to your inbox? 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. 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