Out of the 69 candidates and wannabe Blaenau Gwent councillors, 28 stood as independents. [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. There are two outstanding seats to be decided later this month. On the same day there were elections to the other 21 local authorities in Wales and community councils in Wales. Confirmation of Plaid's win came as Talybolion returned three Plaid Cymru members all women, including the council leader Llinos Medi. 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. It's a really strong Labour vote that came out again. Labour have the greater experience here, with Dennis Keough and Rob Jones looking for re-election to NPTCBC. 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. An election to Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council was held on 5 May 2022 as part of wider local elections across Wales. Jane, who is not standing again due to health reasons, said: "I support a lot of people in the village. An election to Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council was held on 4 May 2017 as part of wider local elections across Wales. The election was preceded by the 2017 election. 7 cases per 100,000 people. A by-election took place in the Sandfields East ward on 30 October 2014, following the death of Colin Crowley. 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. We are grateful to the people of Swansea and will carry on with the delivery that we promised. Read more here. Voting for Wales' local council elections will take place on 5 May. At the time of writing, the Vale of Glamorgan had yet to declare their results. 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.". The majority party nominates one of their councillors to be the leader of the party. Both Labour and the Liberal Democrats made gains in Pembrokeshire but the council is left with no overall control. The last election was 5 May 2022.[12]. There is no guarantee of that however, because the independents are, by definition, are not a single party group. "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]. Scott Bamsey said it has also been difficult for him as a younger member to juggle his job and family life around being a councillor. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. Four candidates (from the sixty four seats available) were elected unopposed. Register of Electors - Neath Port Talbot Council Home Council, Democracy & Elections Elections and Voting Your feedback will help us improve this website. I have already contacted the other candidates, and will be writing to all affected electors.". 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. The election for one of the wards in Neath Port Talbot has been postponed after the death of a candidate. With 60 seats in the chamber, they need 31 to form a majority. (Image: Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council). A new date for the election to the ward has been set to take place in just under two months. 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Cllr Jamie Pritchard became the new deputy leader of Caerphilly in July 2021. But he will retire this May after more than three decades as a councillor. 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. At the council's annual general meeting (AGM) the full council votes to elect them to become the leader of the council. The party's share of the vote in the local election 2022 has dramatically reduced,. The new council also took over county-level responsibilities in the area from the abolished West Glamorgan County Council. Discussions are now set to take place over the coming days over how the council is run going forward. Kris Lloyd had held the seat for Labour at a by-election following the death of the previous councilor. The party will have to decide if he will take on the role of leader however. It follows the postponement of the election in Port Talbot ward, following the death of independent candidate Andrew Tutton during election campaigning. She was edged out by Labour's Wendy Treeby. 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. The Labour councillor won just 213 votes this year compared to 720 at the last election in 2017. Since the 2022 election, the council has been under no overall control. Three candidates (from the sixty seats available) were elected unopposed. 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. But a new date for the Port Talbot electoral ward has been set for 23 June following news of Mr Tutton's death. It follows the postponement of the election in Port Talbot ward, following the death of independent candidate Andrew Tutton during election campaigning. On 23 May 2022, it was announced that a coalition between the Plaid Cymru and Independent groups would lead the council. Read about the shock landslide result here. Read the full results here. [1] It was preceded by the 2008 election and was followed by the 2017 election. 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 Labour councillor won just 213 votes this year. However, Neath is one place where the party is looking to make some gains. 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. Incumbent leader Cllr Andrew Morgan shows no sign of stepping down. An election to the Neath Rural District Council in West Glamorgan, Wales was held on 7 May 1970. "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.". We are disappointed we lost a couple, but overall we're pretty much where we were.". An election to Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council was held on 5 May 2022 as part of wider local elections across Wales. "That ward is going to be very keenly contested again," said Plaid Cymru chair for Aberafan, Mark Edwards. Read more here. With 75 seats on the council, it makes up nearly three-quarters of the council. [1] Contents 1 Ward results 1.1 Aberavon (three seats) VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Covid origin likely China lab incident - FBI chief, Ukraine war casts shadow over India's G20 ambitions, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, India anti-corruption crusader fighting to clear his name, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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. In 2017, the Conservatives gained 11 seats taking their total to 23 but falling one short of an overall majority. To keep up to date with news from across Neath Port Talbot, subscribe to our dedicated newsletter here. Labour is yet to confirm its leader but it appears Huw David will most likely reinstate his position as leader. There may be talks lasting several weeks to decide who runs the authority. Neath North and Neath East were held fairly comfortably by Labour in the 2017 elections. He added: "I think the timing of meetings could perhaps be looked at. 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). Elections at all other wards in the county borough will continue to take place on May 5. Labour won more than half the votes five years ago, Get the latest news from Neath Port Talbot straight to your inbox. "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. Those who have already returned their ballot will be sent new postal votes. Its expected that Cllr Steve Thomas, for Tredegar Central and West, will take up the position of leader of the council. Cllr Roberts said: "Personally, my result was the first to be declared today. Neath Port Talbot had been a Labour stronghold, having been in power from 1996 until 2022.[14]. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. [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. Chris James was elected as a Labour candidate in 2017. Well see how it goes over the weekend and have some discussions.. An election to Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council was held on 5 May 2022 as part of wider local elections across Wales. 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. 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Mr Daniels, who firmly denies the accusation, survived a subsequent vote-of-no-confidence. Labour maintained control of the authority.[1]. "It is a bit too much," said Scott. Neath Port Talbot had been a Labour stronghold, having been in power from 1996 until 2022. Some of these wards are coterminous with communities (parishes) of the same name. 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. Caerphilly County Borough Council will have to elect a new leader after the current leader Philippa Marsden was defeated this time round. "I am in my mid 20s, I have just bought a house [and] I need to be financially stable. Want the latest news from Neath Port Talbot County Borough straight to your inbox? County council elections [ edit] 2020 by-election [ edit] Sitting Labour councillor, Steffan ap Dafydd, died suddenly on 10 July 2020. 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. Cllr Thomas said it was a "great result". 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. Labour finished with the most seats, gaining 14 seats to the six lost by the Conservatives lost six. On the same day there were elections to the other 21 local authorities in Wales and community councils in Wales. Council, Democracy & Elections Councillors and Meetings Have your say. An election to Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council was held on 4 May 2017 as part of wider local elections across Wales. Delyth Barnett will be fighting Sarah Davies of Labour and independent Louise Morris for the single seat in Briton Ferry West. The Liberal Democrats have been strong here in the past and Plaid Cymru has also controlled this authority too. Due to the death of a candidate, the Port Talbot ward election was postponed until 23 June 2022. Joining them in the race for the three available seats is independent candidate Wayne Carpenter. Find out about metal detecting clubs near you. Andrew Jenkins. If one party's won a majority - that's more than half the councillors - it can start running the council. ", Jane Jones, the only Independent councillor who decided not to stand for re-election, said she also looks back on her time at NPTCBC with fondness. Voting for Wales' local council elections will take place on 5 May. I couldn't do that [as a councillor]," said Jamie. Just 12 Independents were elected today. Bring along your artefacts for identification & help with what to do next. 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. Of the 35 seats for the taking, 21 went to Plaid Cymru which was five more than they won in 2017. "People only see the big picture. 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. A recount is required in the Connah's Quay South and Buckley Bistre West wards, that will take place on Saturday morning. Chaves and Evans were deselected as Labour candidates and stood as Independents. Despite the challenges, Scott said he can still look back on his time as councillor with fondness. Election Results County. 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. Voters who cannot make it to the polling station on the new date will be advised on how to arrange a postal or proxy vote. There was a significant fall in the turnout in many wards and this appears to have worked to Labour's advantage in several instances. With no party taking overall control, discussions will now be held to determine how the council will be run going forward and who will take the top job. Twelve Neath Port Talbot Council members have decided not to stand for re-election this year. The incumbent Flintshire Council leader, Labour's Ian Roberts was successful in the Flint Castle ward once again. Representing the Morgan Jones ward, he is also cabinet member for infrastructure and property. 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