The majority party nominates one of their councillors to be the leader of the party. Keogh and Tutton were elected as Ratepayers in 2008. 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". One Green candidate was elected along with five independents. [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]. Three candidates (from the sixty seats available) were elected unopposed. Seven Labour councillors will be stepping down, including long-standing members Doreen Jones and Arwyn Woolcock. 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. Elections. No one emerged with overall control after all 55 seats had been declared. Well see how it goes over the weekend and have some discussions.. Read the full results here. 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. Scott Jones was elected as a Labour candidate in 2017. County council elections [ edit] 2020 by-election [ edit] Sitting Labour councillor, Steffan ap Dafydd, died suddenly on 10 July 2020. Cllr Roberts said: "Personally, my result was the first to be declared today. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. [1] It was preceded by the 2004 election and followed by the 2012 election. There are two outstanding seats to be decided later this month. But a new date for . You would get people from more diverse backgrounds. Olga Jones and Len Willis were deselected and stood as Independents (Willis in a neighboring ward). 2012 Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council election. 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 . The leader is the political face of the council and does other duties as well as representing their ward. "That ward is going to be very keenly contested again," said Plaid Cymru chair for Aberafan, Mark Edwards. We are paid a fair wage for doing it, but it is not enough [to] raise a family on. Read more here. "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. ", First elected in 2004, Jane lost her seat in 2012 before being re-elected in 2018. 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. 7 cases per 100,000 people. 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. Want the latest news from Neath Port Talbot County Borough straight to your inbox? Read the full results here. Colin Morgan was elected as a Labour candidate in 2012. Scott Jones stood down from the Labour Party in 2018. [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. With 75 seats on the council, it makes up nearly three-quarters of the council. 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. Jonnie Fishlock and Poppy Lloyd for Plaid will be up against the experienced Peter Rees and Rose Widlake for Labour in Neath South. The fifth election to the Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council was held on 3 May 2012. Stephanie Lynch won the Aberavon byelection, which took place in May 2021 after the passing of Labour councillor Steffan ap Dafydd, by 677 votes (39%). "A lot of people don't realise how busy the role is. 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. 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 Four candidates (from the sixty four seats available) were elected unopposed. The six candidates who want to represent Aberavon on Neath Port Talbot Council have been confirmed.. The following results were announced following the elections. Jan Jones won 1162, while Janine Reed won 1150. Cllr Jamie Pritchard became the new deputy leader of Caerphilly in July 2021. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Neath Port Talbot had been a Labour stronghold, having been in power from 1996 until 2022. There may be talks lasting several weeks to decide who runs the authority. Independent leader of the council, Rosemarie Harris, lost out to Lib Dem Jackie Charlton. [2] . 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. For more information please contact Harriet Eaton, Heritage Education Officer, Neath Library 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. Making up the second largest group of candidates is Plaid Cymru at 34. "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. There were no Plaid Cymru candidates running in either ward in the last local government elections. I am still a political animal, but I think it is time for change now. Elections take place every five years, electing sixty councillors. The following table lists council wards, communities and associated geographical areas. Labour also performed well to end on 11 while the Tories lost six seats to finish on 10. [1] It was preceded by the 2008 election and was followed by the 2017 election. You can view the names of all the candidates who are standing for each ward in Neath Port Talbot this year on the NPTCBC website. The party elected Bryan Davies, who represents Llannarth, as her successor as its group leader. At least if you have a meeting in the evening, unless you work nights or you are already working overtime in your job, then you would be able to attend.". 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. Andrew Jenkins. 11:15 am - 3pm Meet the Team. No party in the Wrexham local election gained an overall majority as independents still held the most seats with 23. Incumbent leader Cllr Anthony Hunt shows no sign of stepping down. Of the 35 seats for the taking, 21 went to Plaid Cymru which was five more than they won in 2017. Out of the 69 candidates and wannabe Blaenau Gwent councillors, 28 stood as independents. A by-election took place in the Cwmllynfell ward on 7 May 2015 following the death of Clifford Richards. Cllr Neil Moore, Labour, has been leader since May 2019. The new council also took over county-level responsibilities in the area from the abolished West Glamorgan County Council. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. Other candidates fighting it out for a seat include Dean Thomas for Labour, Ieuan Bounds for the Welsh Conservative and independent Ceri Golding. Read here for a full breakdown of the results. It means a change of leadership is guaranteed. 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. [15][16] Other offices are located at the New Neath Civic Centre, and The Quays in Baglan Bay. [1] It was preceded by the 2008 election and was followed by the 2017 election. Keep up to date with the latest stories with our WalesOnline newsletter. However, he said more needs to be done. 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. Incumbent leader Cllr Andrew Morgan shows no sign of stepping down. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. It occurred when the Labour party, which was in coalition with the Independents, removed their own council leader, Kevin Madge. Chaves and Evans were deselected as Labour candidates and stood as Independents. An election to the Neath Rural District Council in West Glamorgan, Wales was held on 7 May 1970. Coalition agreements in notes column. The fourth election to the Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council was held on 1 May 2008. He reflected on a mixed day for his party. 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. On the same day there were elections to the other 21 local authorities in Wales and community councils in Wales. How Do I Register To Vote? 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. 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. [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. Something went wrong, please try again later. Keogh was formerly the councillor for Port Talbot. The next election is due in 2027. 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. If the two groups were to agree an alliance, it would mean Labour would lose control of the authority. Coalition agreements in notes column. [10] The new leadership was formally confirmed at the annual council meeting on 7 June 2022. Overview [ edit] Three candidates running in Briton Ferry - independent, Chris James, and Plaid candidates Lindsay Barnett and Delyth Barnett - were previously Labour. Representing the Morgan Jones ward, he is also cabinet member for infrastructure and property. Search Neath and Port Talbot Guardian Death Notices . Tallamy was elected as a Ratepayer in 2008. An election to Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council was held on 4 May 2017 as part of wider local elections across Wales. What's he waiting for? 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. Labour are the party with the largest group of candidates, with 49 hopefuls running. 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