Jane, who is not standing again due to health reasons, said: "I support a lot of people in the village. On the same day there were elections to the other 21 local authorities in Wales and community councils in Wales. 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. A by-election was held in Aberavon on 6 May 2021 following the death of Labour Councillor, Steffan ap Dafydd. She's likely to remain in the top job. Confirmation of Plaid's win came as Talybolion returned three Plaid Cymru members all women, including the council leader Llinos Medi. A number of wards in Neath Port Talbot are predicted to go right down to the wire in this year's local government elections. The Liberal Democrats have been strong here in the past and Plaid Cymru has also controlled this authority too. Search Neath and Port Talbot Guardian Death Notices . 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With 34 candidates running for seats on Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council (NPTCBC) on May 5, Plaid Cymru are the party mounting the biggest challenge to Labour, who have 49 candidates running this year. 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. Party with the most elected councillors in bold. You would get people that have lived on zero hour contracts [or] parents who are working a job in the evenings.". Labour have lost its grip on Neath Port Talbot. The number of candidates increased compared with 1999. 11:15 am - 3pm Meet the Team. Meanwhile, the Green Party has their very first Neath Port Talbot councillor, following the success of candidate Nathan Goldup-John in Coedffranc Central. An election in Neath Port Talbot has been postponed after the death of independent candidate Andrew Tutton. Returning officer for Neath Port Talbot Council, Karen Jones, said: We send our deepest condolences to Andrews family at this sad time. [1] Contents 1 Ward results 1.1 Aberavon (three seats) To keep up to date with news from across Neath Port Talbot, subscribe to our dedicated newsletter here. 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. Delyth Barnett will be fighting Sarah Davies of Labour and independent Louise Morris for the single seat in Briton Ferry West. The Plaid Cymru councillor has been leader of the local authority since 2012. Council, Democracy & Elections - Neath Port Talbot Council Home Your feedback will help us improve this website. Labour have lost its grip on Neath Port Talbot. Keogh was formerly the councillor for Port Talbot. The voter turnout was 39% which meant that just 15,379 votes were cast from an electorate of 45,875. "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. With 60 seats in the chamber, they need 31 to form a majority. Read about our approach to external linking. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. [2] Karen Jones, returning officer for the council, said: "We send our deepest condolences to Andrew's family at this sad time. There are 19 community councils in the county borough area. No party in the Wrexham local election gained an overall majority as independents still held the most seats with 23. "A lot of people don't realise how busy the role is. The party's share of the vote in the local election 2022 has dramatically reduced,. 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. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. The following results were announced following the elections. County Borough Council:. 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). 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. Labour maintained control of the authority.[1]. [14] Mayoralty [ edit] Labour are the party with the largest group of candidates, with 49 hopefuls running. Keep up to date with the latest stories with our WalesOnline newsletter. 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. 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.. 06 Feb 2023 3 minute read. These are the leaders of all 22 local authorities in Wales. The incumbent Flintshire Council leader, Labour's Ian Roberts was successful in the Flint Castle ward once again. But it's likely that post-election talks will eventually decide which groups assume control and who will lead any coalition. 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. He said: "We are thrilled with the results that we have had today. (Image: Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council). Labour held the local authority increasing its number of representatives in the council chamber by eight. ", Read more: 'What Plaid Cymru has in store for Neath Port Talbot if they win in the May elections'. A further by-election took place in the Sandfields East ward on 30 October 2014, following the death of Mike Davies. Despite the challenges, Scott said he can still look back on his time as councillor with fondness. 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. 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. Blaenau Gwents 21-strong Labour group will meet next week to discuss who will form part of the executive for the council. But he will retire this May after more than three decades as a councillor. 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. The leader for the next five years will have to be agreed depending on the outcome of this. "People only see the big picture. 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. At the council's annual general meeting (AGM) the full council votes to elect them to become the leader of the council. It occurred when the Labour party, which was in coalition with the Independents, removed their own council leader, Kevin Madge. Jonnie Fishlock and Poppy Lloyd for Plaid will be up against the experienced Peter Rees and Rose Widlake for Labour in Neath South. We are disappointed we lost a couple, but overall we're pretty much where we were.". Plaid Cymru has taken control of Ynys Mon council meaning incumbent leader Cllr Llinos Medi Huws will likely continue. Neath Port Talbot is responsible for the constituency elections in Aberavon and Neath. [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]. Four candidates (from the sixty four seats available) were elected unopposed. There is no guarantee of that however, because the independents are, by definition, are not a single party group. Kris Lloyd had held the seat for Labour at a by-election following the death of the previous councilor. 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. Since the 2022 election, the council has been under no overall control. Labour has held onto power in Swansea after securing 45 seats in the council elections. County council elections [ edit] 2020 by-election [ edit] Sitting Labour councillor, Steffan ap Dafydd, died suddenly on 10 July 2020. Twelve Neath Port Talbot Council members have decided not to stand for re-election this year. 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 But there are some authorities in Wales - like Powys - which have no overall control. [10] The Liberal Democrats and Green Party members would support the coalition via a confidence and supply agreement. These were the fifth elections held following local government reorganisation. I have already contacted the other candidates and will be writing to all affected electors.. But a new date for the Port Talbot electoral ward has been set for 23 June following news of Mr Tutton's death. If one party's won a majority - that's more than half the councillors - it can start running the council. Of the 35 seats for the taking, 21 went to Plaid Cymru which was five more than they won in 2017. Mr Daniels - who faced a vote of no confidence back in March - lost his seat in Abertillery. 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. 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. He reflected on a mixed day for his party. Lindsay and Chris will be coming up against Labour's Gareth Rice in Briton Ferry East. Read the full results here. 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Prior to this, the county borough was divided into 42 wards, listed below, returning a total of 64 councillors. Elections at all other wards in the county borough will continue to take place on May 5. A by-election took place in the Neath South ward on 6 December 2012. Plaid Cymru retained Gwynedd winning 44 of the 69 seats on the council, which Plaid has governed since 1996. 2023 BBC. Two independent candidates - Carl Jordan and Adam McGrath will also be running for election in the ward. Former Plaid Cymru councillor at Neath Port Talbot Council, Jamie Evans, Former Neath Port Talbot Council member, Jamie Evans said he thinks more needs to be done to attract younger people to the role, Scott Bamsey (right) and Nigel Hunt with former South Wales West AM Bethan Sayed after the 2017 local government elections, The local government elections will take place on May 5. An election to Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council was held on 5 May 2022 as part of wider local elections across Wales. - Neath Port Talbot Council Home Council, Democracy & Elections Elections and Voting Your feedback will help us improve this website. Due to the death of a candidate, the Port Talbot ward election was postponed until 23 June 2022. Three candidates (from the sixty seats available) were elected unopposed. What's he waiting for? I wouldn't change it for the world.". 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 new council also took over county-level responsibilities in the area from the abolished West Glamorgan County Council. An election to Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council was held on 4 May 2017 as part of wider local elections across Wales. A key priority for Plaid Cymru will be retaining their seats in Aberavon - a ward where they held overall control before the 2022 local election period. 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. "Legally, we must now postpone the election in the Port Talbot electoral ward. 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Four candidates (from the sixty four seats available) were elected unopposed. Labour retained its majority. The last election was 5 May 2022. 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. 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. Aberavon is currently a ward for the purposes of Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council elections. That wasn't a consideration, but I can't pay my mortgage on the wage that comes with being a councillor.". 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. "Today we've taken seats off the Tories, Lib Dems and Plaid Cymru". 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