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The Conservatives and all independent members - including Action for Powys and non-aligned members - between them have gained 31 seats. It was a loss of three compared to the 2017 election but still a large majority with 75 councillor seats up for grabs. Discussions are now set to take place over the coming days over how the council is run going forward. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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. An election to Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council was held on 4 May 2017 as part of wider local elections across Wales. It occurred when the Labour party, which was in coalition with the Independents, removed their own council leader, Kevin Madge. 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A new date for the election to the Port Talbot ward has been set for Thursday, June 23, and new poll cards will be sent to all affected voters. "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]. 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 There are two outstanding seats to be decided later this month. He added: "I think the timing of meetings could perhaps be looked at. Blaenau Gwents 21-strong Labour group will meet next week to discuss who will form part of the executive for the council. 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. Keep up to date with the latest stories with our WalesOnline newsletter. The leader of Ceredigion council, Ellen ap Gwynn, stepped down at the 2022 local government elections. Seven Labour councillors will be stepping down, including long-standing members Doreen Jones and Arwyn Woolcock. Keogh was formerly the councillor for Port Talbot. Find out about metal detecting clubs near you. All council seats were up for election. Kris Lloyd had held the seat for Labour at a by-election following the death of the previous councilor. The independents came away with the biggest share on seats, picking up four more than in 2017 to finish on 22. Prior to this, the county borough was divided into 42 wards, listed below, returning a total of 64 councillors. Coalition agreements in notes column. Read the full results here. DeSantis won't say he's running. 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. These are the leaders of all 22 local authorities in Wales. The fifth election to the Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council was held on 3 May 2012. Cllr Roberts said: "Personally, my result was the first to be declared today. "A lot of people don't realise how busy the role is. An election to Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council was held on 5 May 2022 as part of wider local elections across Wales. Speaking of her time as councillor, Jane said: "I have thoroughly enjoyed it.". Talk 10:30am - 11:15 am. Read the full result here. Plaid Cymru won 20 seats, the same number as in 2017, while the independents dropped a seat to leave them with 10 after the vote had been counted. Labour have the greater experience here, with Dennis Keough and Rob Jones looking for re-election to NPTCBC. Aberavon is currently a ward for the purposes of Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council elections. 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. How Do I Register To Vote? "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 independents had a poor results day, losing six seats in 2022 and ending on 10. There is no guarantee of that however, because the independents are, by definition, are not a single party group. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Outgoing leader Nigel Daniels lost his seat as Labour won 21 seats overall and wrestled back control of Blaenau Gwent from the independents. If I am not making half the meetings then it is really difficult doing the job.". 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In 2014 Mr Dole became Plaid opposition leader and a year later, in somewhat bizarre circumstances, Mr Dole became council leader. The next election is due in 2027. 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An election to Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council was held on 5 May 2022 as part of wider local elections across Wales. No party in the Wrexham local election gained an overall majority as independents still held the most seats with 23. The vote in the Port Talbot ward of Neath Port Talbot Council, which was delayed from last month's Council Election due to the death of Independent councillor Andrew Tutton, will now take place on Thursday, June 23, after the list of candidates were announced last week. 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. 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. Labour won more than half the votes five years ago, Get the latest news from Neath Port Talbot straight to your inbox. Jamie, who will be focusing on his new job at Plaid Cymru said hybrid meetings - the option of attending council meetings virtually, which NPTCBC has stuck with even after lockdown - is one step in the right direction. It remains to be seen who will take the leadership going forward. [3], The county borough and its council were created on 1 April 1996 under the Local Government (Wales) Act 1994. The last election was 5 May 2022.[12]. 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. The party has now managed to cross the threshold for majority which is 18 members. 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. 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. "Today we've taken seats off the Tories, Lib Dems and Plaid Cymru". Labour retained its majority. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. [1] It was preceded by the 2004 election and followed by the 2012 election. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Register to vote. Colin Morgan was elected as a Labour candidate in 2012. Sign up for free here. "It is a bit too much," said Scott. The following table lists council wards, communities and associated geographical areas. (Image: Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council) Labour have lost its grip on Neath Port Talbot. The new council also took over county-level responsibilities in the area from the abolished West Glamorgan County Council. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. In 2017, the Conservatives gained 11 seats taking their total to 23 but falling one short of an overall majority. Jones was the former councillor for the Margam ward, which was merged with Tai-bach in 2022. [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. Neath Port Talbot had been a Labour stronghold, having been in power from 1996 until 2022.[14]. 7 cases per 100,000 people. Independent councillor, Steve Hunt, became the new leader of council, with Plaid Cymru councillor, Alun Llewelyn, as the new Deputy Leader. 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. 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. On the same day there were elections to the other 21 local authorities in Wales and community councils in Wales. 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. Postal voters affected will be sent a new postal vote. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. A new date for the election to the ward has been set to take place in just under two months. She's likely to remain in the top job. Joining them in the race for the three available seats is independent candidate Wayne Carpenter. The role of a councillor is not without its challenges, as former Plaid Cymru councillor Jamie Evans who is not standing for re-election pointed out. Jan Jones won 1162, while Janine Reed won 1150. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Returning officer for Neath Port Talbot Council, Karen Jones, said: We send our deepest condolences to Andrews family at this sad time. The by-election was caused by the resignation of Labour councillor Alex Thomas.[3]. Read more here. He reflected on a mixed day for his party. A by-election was held in Bryncoch South on 23 November 2017 following the death of Plaid Cymru councillor, Janice Dudley. The two independent candidates now elected into her former Ynysddu ward each have more than 1100 votes each. 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. The voter turnout was 39% which meant that just 15,379 votes were cast from an electorate of 45,875. Bring along your artefacts for identification & help with what to do next. If the pay was enough to survive on, you would get better representation. It follows the postponement of the election in Port Talbot ward, following the death of independent candidate Andrew Tutton during election campaigning. Police and Crime. "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. Confirmation of Plaid's win came as Talybolion returned three Plaid Cymru members all women, including the council leader Llinos Medi. An election to Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council was held on 4 May 2017 as part of wider local elections across Wales. 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. Read how it unfolded here. Read more here. The following results were announced following the elections. It is 24/7.". Out of the 69 candidates and wannabe Blaenau Gwent councillors, 28 stood as independents. The council has been headed up by farmer Cllr Hugh Evans OBE since 2007. Two independent candidates - Carl Jordan and Adam McGrath will also be running for election in the ward. Incumbent leader Cllr Andrew Morgan shows no sign of stepping down. Council, Democracy & Elections Elections and Voting Your feedback will help us improve this website. Having been defeated in the last byelection, Andrew Dacey is making a second attempt for a place on the council and will be the other Plaid candidate running in Aberavon. 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. Since the 2022 election, the council has been under no overall control. . Of the 35 seats for the taking, 21 went to Plaid Cymru which was five more than they won in 2017. Register of Electors - Neath Port Talbot Council Home Council, Democracy & Elections Elections and Voting Your feedback will help us improve this website. Labour held the local authority with three-quarters of the 40 seats in the chamber. Since 1995 it has been represented by Labour, Social Democrat and Plaid Cymru councillors. [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. ", Read more: 'What Plaid Cymru has in store for Neath Port Talbot if they win in the May elections'. Any already returned postal votes for the Port Talbot ward will no longer count. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. But it's likely that post-election talks will eventually decide which groups assume control and who will lead any coalition. The following results were announced following the elections. 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. Plaid Cymru councillor Emlyn Dole, who headed up Carmarthenshire council, lost his seat this time round after standing in the Llannon ward. 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". 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. Mr Dole has spent 14 years elected as a county councillor and seven of those as leader. Scott, who works at Tata Steel said he thinks more could be done to draw in younger candidates. Alternatively, it's also possible for the largest political group to govern as a minority administration and do it alone, if the other groups dont agree on enough to oppose them effectively. With 60 seats in the chamber, they need 31 to form a majority. The new ballot papers will be lilac-coloured to help voters make sure they return the correct one. I was very pleased with how it went in my ward." Scott Jones stood down from the Labour Party in 2018. The Labour councillor won just 213 votes this year. 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. The election was preceded by the 2017 election. We are disappointed we lost a couple, but overall we're pretty much where we were.". Tallamy was elected as a Ratepayer in 2008. Contact Electoral Services Electoral Services Electoral Registration Officer Civic. At the council's annual general meeting (AGM) the full council votes to elect them to become the leader of the council. Labour held the local authority increasing its number of representatives in the council chamber by eight. [2] 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. I think theres conversations to be had. how to open audi trunk without key. All councils in Wales operate a leader and cabinet model. [1] Contents 1 Ward results 1.1 Aberavon (three seats) 2012 Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council election. Four candidates (from the sixty four seats available) were elected unopposed. 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". 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. [12] Party with the most elected councillors in bold. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. The Independent Group and Plaid Cymru agreed a deal to take control of the council, ending 26 years of Labour dominance. 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. Labour is yet to confirm its leader but it appears Huw David will most likely reinstate his position as leader. I wouldn't change it for the world.". Labour's Cllr Huw David, for Cefn Cribwr, has led the council since 2016. 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. Plaid Cymru retained Gwynedd winning 44 of the 69 seats on the council, which Plaid has governed since 1996. The ward will be represented by two councillors instead of three this year after a revision of the ward boundaries in 2021. 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. 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