However, he said more needs to be done. 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. The following table lists council wards, communities and associated geographical areas. I think theres conversations to be had. I wouldn't change it for the world.". It's a really strong Labour vote that came out again. The government confirmed the change with effect from 2 April 1996, one day after the new council came into being. I am still a political animal, but I think it is time for change now. 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. 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. Changes in political colour, a couple of shock losses and natural churn see a wave of new leaders set to take control of some of the councils in Wales. (Image: Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council). Labour retained its majority. Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, Prince Andrew offered Frogmore Cottage - reports, Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, Man survives 31 days in jungle by eating worms, Bieber cancels remaining Justice world tour dates, China and Belarus call for peace in Ukraine, Kobe Bryant widow wins $29m settlement from LA, Eli Lilly caps monthly insulin costs in US at $35. There is no overall control in Denbighshire following the 2022 result. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. On the same day there were elections to the other 21 local authorities in Wales and community councils in Wales. 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. All other candidates remain validly nominated and will be included on the ballot paper. A new date for the election to the ward has been set to take place in just under two months. Labour gained one additional seat this time round to bring it to three, while the Lib Dems took the remaining seat. Following the ward boundary changes, Margam and Tai-bach are two of the electoral divisions that have amalgamated into one with three seats available. Three candidates running in Briton Ferry - independent, Chris James, and Plaid candidates Lindsay Barnett and Delyth Barnett - were previously Labour. But there are some authorities in Wales - like Powys - which have no overall control. Following her party's victory, Cllr Mudd - who retained her seat in Malpas - said she was "absolutely delighted the people of Newport have put their trust in Labour". Other candidates fighting it out for a seat include Dean Thomas for Labour, Ieuan Bounds for the Welsh Conservative and independent Ceri Golding. No one emerged with overall control after all 55 seats had been declared. Twelve Neath Port Talbot Council members have decided not to stand for re-election this year. Labour have the greater experience here, with Dennis Keough and Rob Jones looking for re-election to NPTCBC. 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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. 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 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 "It is something I have enjoyed and if circumstances change in the future and if I have the time to [give it] 100 per cent then I will definitely stand again. The by-election was caused by the resignation of Labour councillor Alex Thomas.[3]. Of the 35 seats for the taking, 21 went to Plaid Cymru which was five more than they won in 2017. Neath South, on the other hand saw a Plaid Cymru gain, with Jamie Evans topping the polls there ahead of Peter Rees and Andrew Jenkins. The deputy mayor for 2022-23 is Councillor Chris Williams. In 2014 Mr Dole became Plaid opposition leader and a year later, in somewhat bizarre circumstances, Mr Dole became council leader. Four candidates (from the sixty four seats available) were elected unopposed. Just 12 Independents were elected today. "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.". The Labour councillor won just 213 votes this year. 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, 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. Caerphilly County Borough Council will have to elect a new leader after the current leader Philippa Marsden was defeated this time round. Coalition agreements in notes column. At the time of writing, the Vale of Glamorgan had yet to declare their results. An election in Neath Port Talbot has been postponed after the death of independent candidate Andrew Tutton. Read about the shock landslide result here. Labour maintained control of the authority.[1]. The 1994 Act originally specified that the borough should be called "Neath and Port Talbot". Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Three candidates (from the sixty seats available) were elected unopposed. 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. The independents had a poor results day, losing six seats in 2022 and ending on 10. This year, both Plaid and Labour have matched up with an equal number of candidates in Neath South and East. Read about our approach to external linking. "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]. Tallamy was elected as a Ratepayer in 2008. 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. Mr Daniels, who firmly denies the accusation, survived a subsequent vote-of-no-confidence. [3], 2022 Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council election, Blaengwrach and Glynneath West (one seat), Crynant, Onllwyn and Seven Sisters (two seats), Gwaun Cae Gurwen and Lower Brynaman (two seats), introducing citations to additional sources, "2022 Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council election", "Notices for County Borough Council elections", "Election results by electoral wards - County Borough Council - Ordinary Elections - Thursday, 5th May, 2022", "Independent and Plaid coalition takes control of Neath Port Talbot Council", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2022_Neath_Port_Talbot_County_Borough_Council_election&oldid=1125126835, This page was last edited on 2 December 2022, at 09:21. Scott Jones stood down from the Labour Party in 2018. The incumbent Flintshire Council leader, Labour's Ian Roberts was successful in the Flint Castle ward once again. 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. The council's main offices are at the Civic Centre in Port Talbot, which had been built in 1987 for the former Port Talbot Borough Council. You can find all the candidates listed for each ward in Neath Port Talbot County Borough on the Neath Port Talbot Council website. [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. Labour swept to victory in Newport, picking up seats in Conservative strongholds and returning an increased majority on the city council. 145 12. Read the full results here. But Labour held the constituency, meaning the new leader will have to be decided by the party before the Council AGM. No party in the Wrexham local election gained an overall majority as independents still held the most seats with 23. Blaenau Gwents 21-strong Labour group will meet next week to discuss who will form part of the executive for the council. County Borough Council:. 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. Confirmation of Plaid's win came as Talybolion returned three Plaid Cymru members all women, including the council leader Llinos Medi. Labour are the party with the largest group of candidates, with 49 hopefuls running. He said his party's priorities looking forward are to make the city "stronger, greener and fairer". ", Read more: 'What Plaid Cymru has in store for Neath Port Talbot if they win in the May elections'. 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. It follows the postponement of the election in Port Talbot ward, following the death of independent candidate Andrew Tutton during election campaigning. We are running an inclusive, hopeful campaign, with a strong field of candidates reflective of our diverse communities right across Neath Port Talbot. The election was preceded by the 2012 election. To be able to help someone when they have got those problems is, to me, more important than all of the razzmatazz. 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. It is 24/7.". Each cabinet member has a specific area of responsibility for example children and young people, housing or finance. The leader is the political face of the council and does other duties as well as representing their ward. In this instance, it's common for two or more political groups to form a majority through a formal coalition and operate on a power sharing basis. The leader of Ceredigion council, Ellen ap Gwynn, stepped down at the 2022 local government elections. Read more here. A by-election was held in Resolven on 23 May 2019 following the death of Labour Councillor, Des Davies, a member of the Council since its formation in 1995. Labour have lost its grip on Neath Port Talbot. The last election was 5 May 2022.[12]. Register of Electors - Neath Port Talbot Council Home Council, Democracy & Elections Elections and Voting Your feedback will help us improve this website. Bring along your artefacts for identification & help with what to do next. Labour finished with the most seats, gaining 14 seats to the six lost by the Conservatives lost six. A by-election took place in the Neath South ward on 6 December 2012. He reflected on a mixed day for his party. The election was preceded by the 2012 election. Council, Democracy & Elections Elections and Voting Your feedback will help us improve this website. 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. There are 19 community councils in the county borough area. "It is a bit too much," said Scott. 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. The event is held at Neath Library, Saturday 11th March from 10:30-3. "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". Colin Morgan was elected as a Labour candidate in 2012. The fifth election to the Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council was held on 3 May 2012. Legally we must now postpone the election in the Port Talbot electoral ward. 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. "Legally, we must now postpone the election in the Port Talbot electoral ward. Aberavon is seen as one of the key battlegrounds, especially by Plaid Cymru, who had overall control there before the 2022 election period. Meanwhile, the Green Party has their very first Neath Port Talbot councillor, following the success of candidate Nathan Goldup-John in Coedffranc Central. You would get people from more diverse backgrounds. The fourth election to the Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council was held on 1 May 2008. 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. There is no guarantee of that however, because the independents are, by definition, are not a single party group. 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. A by-election was held in Pelenna on 20 June 2019 following the death of Independent Councillor, Martin Ellis. Incumbent leader, independent Cllr David Simpson, will be looking to retain his position in the top job but that will depend on what happens next. 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. There were no Plaid Cymru candidates running in either ward in the last local government elections. If the pay was enough to survive on, you would get better representation. An election to Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council was held on 5 May 2022 as part of wider local elections across Wales. "People only see the big picture. The Labour councillor won just 213 votes this year compared to 720 at the last election in 2017. The new council also took over county-level responsibilities in the area from the abolished West Glamorgan County Council. 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. The following results were announced following the elections. The Conservatives and all independent members - including Action for Powys and non-aligned members - between them have gained 31 seats. 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. 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. Two Labour Tai-bach councillors, Anthony J. Taylor and Rachel Taylor have decided not to run for re-election this year. She was edged out by Labour's Wendy Treeby. "This is a historic third term, no other party in the history Cardiff council since it was established in 1995 has won a third term," he added. Chaves and Evans were deselected as Labour candidates and stood as Independents. Sign up for free here. [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. Overview [ edit] On 23 May 2022, it was announced that a coalition between the Plaid Cymru and Independent groups would lead the council. It leaves question marks over who will rule Wrexham Council for the next five years. [1] 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. Jan Jones won 1162, while Janine Reed won 1150. 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. If I am not making half the meetings then it is really difficult doing the job.". Mr Dole has spent 14 years elected as a county councillor and seven of those as leader. 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). However, Neath is one place where the party is looking to make some gains. 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]. Since the 2022 election, the council has been under no overall control. I have already contacted the other candidates and will be writing to all affected electors.. That wasn't a consideration, but I can't pay my mortgage on the wage that comes with being a councillor.". He said the success was down to a combination of his party's track record and a positive campaign as well as commitments on big issues like climate change and building schools. 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. Keogh was formerly the councillor for Port Talbot. Elections take place every five years, electing sixty councillors. Incumbent leader Cllr Anthony Hunt shows no sign of stepping down. 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. A by-election took place in the Cwmllynfell ward on 7 May 2015 following the death of Clifford Richards. A by-election was held in Bryncoch South on 23 November 2017 following the death of Plaid Cymru councillor, Janice Dudley. The party had been working in a coalition since the previous election. Speaking of her time as councillor, Jane said: "I have thoroughly enjoyed it.". His party took back control of a council it lost five years ago which meant it did not have overall control for 2017-2022. The number of candidates increased compared with 1999. "Today we've taken seats off the Tories, Lib Dems and Plaid Cymru". I couldn't do that [as a councillor]," said Jamie. The election for one of the wards in Neath Port Talbot has been postponed after the death of a candidate. These are the leaders of all 22 local authorities in Wales. Representing the Morgan Jones ward, he is also cabinet member for infrastructure and property. Those who have already returned their ballot will be sent new postal votes. 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Read more: Husband and wife both enjoy local election success as they are chosen to serve on Newport council. The leader for the next five years will have to be agreed depending on the outcome of this. The election for one of the wards in Neath Port Talbot has been postponed after the death of a candidate. Talk 10:30am - 11:15 am. Olga Jones and Len Willis were deselected and stood as Independents (Willis in a neighboring ward). Neath Port Talbot had been a Labour stronghold, having been in power from 1996 until 2022.[14]. 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. Labour have lost its grip on Neath Port Talbot. Read the full results here. Well see how it goes over the weekend and have some discussions.. Labour won more than half the votes five years ago, Get the latest news from Neath Port Talbot straight to your inbox. Kris Lloyd had held the seat for Labour at a by-election following the death of the previous councilor. Read the full results here. Incumbent leader Cllr Andrew Morgan shows no sign of stepping down. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. An election to Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council was held on 4 May 2017 as part of wider local elections across Wales. 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