[1] It was followed by the 1999 election. In 2014 Mr Dole became Plaid opposition leader and a year later, in somewhat bizarre circumstances, Mr Dole became council leader. Those who have already returned their ballot will be sent new postal votes. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The pandemic shone a light on the vital role that the local council plays in delivering those essential services which mean so much to us all. Labour retained control of Cardiff council with leader Cllr Huw Thomas set to remain in charge. 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. It means a change of leadership is guaranteed. It's a really strong Labour vote that came out again. 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You would get people that have lived on zero hour contracts [or] parents who are working a job in the evenings.". I think theres conversations to be had. 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. The Plaid candidate who will be looking to retain their seat alongside Stephanie will be Nigel Thomas Hunt. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. [15][16] Other offices are located at the New Neath Civic Centre, and The Quays in Baglan Bay. 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[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]. Read the full results here. The following results were announced following the elections. If the two groups were to agree an alliance, it would mean Labour would lose control of the authority and the incumbent leader, Cllr Edward Latham, could potentially lose the top job. 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. A by-election was held in Bryncoch South on 23 November 2017 following the death of Plaid Cymru councillor, Janice Dudley. [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. [2] Labour won more than half the votes five years ago, Get the latest news from Neath Port Talbot straight to your inbox. Jones was the former councillor for the Margam ward, which was merged with Tai-bach in 2022. Due to the death of a candidate, the Port Talbot ward election was postponed until 23 June 2022. [1] But a new date for . County council elections [ edit] 2020 by-election [ edit] Sitting Labour councillor, Steffan ap Dafydd, died suddenly on 10 July 2020. There is no guarantee of that however, because the independents are, by definition, are not a single party group. 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.. Coalition agreements in notes column. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Your feedback will help us improve this website. Read the full results here. ", First elected in 2004, Jane lost her seat in 2012 before being re-elected in 2018. 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. We are disappointed we lost a couple, but overall we're pretty much where we were.". Labour swept to victory in Newport, picking up seats in Conservative strongholds and returning an increased majority on the city council. [At some councils] they meet in the evening. Reflecting on her time as on the council, the former member for Aberdulais said: "One of [my] biggest achievements is being able to help the individuals. 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. 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. [14] Mayoralty [ edit] 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. The independents had a poor results day, losing six seats in 2022 and ending on 10. With the Tories losing nine Denbighshire seats, these results could give Labour a chance to form a new coalition at Denbighshire's county hall. All other candidates remain validly nominated and will be included on the ballot paper. Just 12 Independents were elected today. [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. It was a loss of three compared to the 2017 election but still a large majority with 75 councillor seats up for grabs. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. The by-election for the seat is taking place following the passing of Labour county councillor . It follows the postponement of the election in Port Talbot ward, following the death of independent candidate Andrew Tutton during election campaigning. Aberavon is currently a ward for the purposes of Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council elections. Speaking of her time as councillor, Jane said: "I have thoroughly enjoyed it.". 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. Discussions are now set to take place over the coming days over how the council is run going forward. 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. [1] It was preceded by the 2004 election and followed by the 2012 election. An election in Neath Port Talbot has been postponed after the death of independent candidate Andrew Tutton. 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). 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. 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. 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. Labour held the local authority with three-quarters of the 40 seats in the chamber. Following the ward boundary changes, Margam and Tai-bach are two of the electoral divisions that have amalgamated into one with three seats available. Labour have lost its grip on Neath Port Talbot. . "I am in my mid 20s, I have just bought a house [and] I need to be financially stable. [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. The six candidates who want to represent Aberavon on Neath Port Talbot Council have been confirmed.. Voting for Wales' local council elections will take place on 5 May. That wasn't a consideration, but I can't pay my mortgage on the wage that comes with being a councillor.". Plaid Cymru retained Gwynedd winning 44 of the 69 seats on the council, which Plaid has governed since 1996. Three candidates (from the sixty seats available) were elected unopposed. Voters will rightly look at what the parties are promising for the future of Neath Port Talbot, this will be what we are judged on in May and we will continue to work hard for every single vote, in every single community.. Party with the most elected councillors in bold. Overview [ edit] 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.". "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]. With 60 seats in the chamber, they need 31 to form a majority. Delyth Barnett will be fighting Sarah Davies of Labour and independent Louise Morris for the single seat in Briton Ferry West. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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 . 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 Council, Democracy & Elections - Neath Port Talbot Council Home Your feedback will help us improve this website. 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 running for re-election. A number of wards in Neath Port Talbot are predicted to go right down to the wire in this year's local government elections. Lindsay and Chris will be coming up against Labour's Gareth Rice in Briton Ferry East. "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. Read the full results here. I have already contacted the other candidates and will be writing to all affected electors.. "Legally, we must now postpone the election in the Port Talbot electoral ward. Read what he said after his loss here. The party had been working in a coalition since the previous election. On 7 June 2022, Councillor Robert Wood was appointed the mayor of Neath Port Talbot. Read about the shock landslide result here. We are paid a fair wage for doing it, but it is not enough [to] raise a family on. 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. Returning officer for Neath Port Talbot Council, Karen Jones, said: We send our deepest condolences to Andrews family at this sad time. Coalition agreements in notes column. Election Results - Neath Port Talbot Council Home Council, Democracy & Elections Elections and Voting Your feedback will help us improve this website. The 1994 Act originally specified that the borough should be called "Neath and Port Talbot". On the same day there were elections to the other 21 local authorities in Wales and community councils in Wales. But there are some authorities in Wales - like Powys - which have no overall control. There may be talks lasting several weeks to decide who runs the authority. Something went wrong, please try again later. The party's share of the vote in the local election 2022 has dramatically reduced,. The Plaid Cymru councillor has been leader of the local authority since 2012. The new ballot papers will be lilac-coloured to help voters make sure they return the correct one. If I am not making half the meetings then it is really difficult doing the job.". 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. He added: "I really enjoyed it. A simple guide to the Welsh council elections, Politician calls for action after online abuse, Greek transport minister resigns after deadly train crash, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. 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. 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. (Image: Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council) Labour have lost its grip on Neath Port Talbot. What's he waiting for? The following results were announced following the elections. A by-election took place in the Cwmllynfell ward on 7 May 2015 following the death of Clifford Richards. Bring along your artefacts for identification & help with what to do next. I was very pleased with how it went in my ward." He added: "It is just a top up for a lot of [councillors]. Elections take place every five years, electing sixty councillors. [10] The new leadership was formally confirmed at the annual council meeting on 7 June 2022. ", Read more: 'What Plaid Cymru has in store for Neath Port Talbot if they win in the May elections'. Keep up to date with the latest stories with our WalesOnline newsletter. Some Plaid figures, including group leader at NPTCBC before the 2022 election period, Alun Llewelyn, would see holding their gains in the Swansea Valley as a success, especially with Pontardawe councillor Linet Purcell deciding not to run for re-election. We will deliver on our manifesto pledges.". Labour is yet to confirm its leader but it appears Huw David will most likely reinstate his position as leader. DeSantis won't say he's running. 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. 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. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Its expected that Cllr Steve Thomas, for Tredegar Central and West, will take up the position of leader of the council. 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. Read the full results here. That is to say, no party or political group has achieved a majority of seats and is the localised equivalent to a hung parliament. The by-election was caused by the resignation of Labour councillor Alex Thomas.[3]. The deputy mayor for 2022-23 is Councillor Chris Williams. This year, both Plaid and Labour have matched up with an equal number of candidates in Neath South and East. Read the full results here. Search Neath and Port Talbot Guardian Death Notices . 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. "People only see the big picture. No one emerged with overall control after all 55 seats had been declared. Cllr Roberts said: "Personally, my result was the first to be declared today. Labour have lost its grip on Neath Port Talbot. Olga Jones and Len Willis were deselected and stood as Independents (Willis in a neighboring ward). 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. The election for one of the wards in Neath Port Talbot has been postponed after the death of a candidate. See the full list of councillors in the widget below: In 2017 Labour won 51% of the vote and 43 seats so maintained control of the council. The leader for the next five years will have to be agreed depending on the outcome of this. The two independent candidates now elected into her former Ynysddu ward each have more than 1100 votes each. Labour has held onto power in Swansea after securing 45 seats in the council elections. In 2017, the Conservatives gained 11 seats taking their total to 23 but falling one short of an overall majority. Both Labour and the Liberal Democrats made gains in Pembrokeshire but the council is left with no overall control. To keep up to date with news from across Neath Port Talbot, subscribe to our dedicated newsletter here. Find out about metal detecting clubs near you. 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. He added: "I think the timing of meetings could perhaps be looked at. A by-election was held in Aberavon on 6 May 2021 following the death of Labour Councillor, Steffan ap Dafydd. A new date for the election to the ward has been set to take place in just under two months. "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". All council seats were up for election. Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council (NPTCBC) announced the election for the Port . Incumbent leader Cllr Andrew Morgan shows no sign of stepping down. I am still a political animal, but I think it is time for change now. Conservative candidate, Anthony O'Shea, and independent John Bamsey will also be running for seats in the ward. Elections. 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. 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. 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. Electors will also vote for 4 Members for the South Wales West Electoral Region. Some of these wards are coterminous with communities (parishes) of the same name. It is a tough one, but it is what we need. 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. A further by-election took place in the Sandfields East ward on 30 October 2014, following the death of Mike Davies. 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