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. 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. "It is a bit too much," said Scott. 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. County council elections [ edit] 2020 by-election [ edit] Sitting Labour councillor, Steffan ap Dafydd, died suddenly on 10 July 2020. A number of wards in Neath Port Talbot are predicted to go right down to the wire in this year's local government elections. Labour also performed well to end on 11 while the Tories lost six seats to finish on 10. Overview [ edit] 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. Karen Jones, returning officer for the council, said: "We send our deepest condolences to Andrew's family at this sad time. [At some councils] they meet in the evening. 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. If the two groups were to agree an alliance, it would mean Labour would lose control of the authority. The election was preceded by the 2017 election. The party's share of the vote in the local election 2022 has dramatically reduced,. It adds to your work day, but in any job you might have to work over time or longer hours. Confirmation of Plaid's win came as Talybolion returned three Plaid Cymru members all women, including the council leader Llinos Medi. Well see how it goes over the weekend and have some discussions.. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 2023 BBC. He said: "We are thrilled with the results that we have had today. Read more here. Olga Jones and Len Willis were deselected and stood as Independents (Willis in a neighboring ward). Your feedback will help us improve this website. 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. Coalition agreements in notes column. A further by-election took place in the Sandfields East ward on 30 October 2014, following the death of Mike Davies. Labour maintained control of the authority. He added: "I think the timing of meetings could perhaps be looked at. The party will have to decide if he will take on the role of leader however. The leader is the political face of the council and does other duties as well as representing their ward. The fifth election to the Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council was held on 3 May 2012. Elections at all other wards in the county borough will continue to take place on May 5. Jonnie Fishlock and Poppy Lloyd for Plaid will be up against the experienced Peter Rees and Rose Widlake for Labour in Neath South. Both Labour and the Liberal Democrats made gains in Pembrokeshire but the council is left with no overall control. 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. 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. 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The Plaid candidate who will be looking to retain their seat alongside Stephanie will be Nigel Thomas Hunt. They had a single councillor in 2017, and now they have two, Ceri Phillips and Helen Clarke who took two seats in Coedffranc West. "That ward is going to be very keenly contested again," said Plaid Cymru chair for Aberafan, Mark Edwards. A by-election was held in Pelenna on 20 June 2019 following the death of Independent Councillor, Martin Ellis. The voter turnout was 39% which meant that just 15,379 votes were cast from an electorate of 45,875. - Neath Port Talbot Council Home Council, Democracy & Elections Elections and Voting Your feedback will help us improve this website. Independent councillor, Steve Hunt, became the new leader of council, with Plaid Cymru councillor, Alun Llewelyn, as the new Deputy Leader. Legally we must now postpone the election in the Port Talbot electoral ward. [3], The county borough and its council were created on 1 April 1996 under the Local Government (Wales) Act 1994. [10] The new leadership was formally confirmed at the annual council meeting on 7 June 2022. The 1994 Act originally specified that the borough should be called "Neath and Port Talbot". "People only see the big picture. No one emerged with overall control after all 55 seats had been declared. 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The independents came away with the biggest share on seats, picking up four more than in 2017 to finish on 22. Plaid Cymru will now have to elect a new leader at their AGM, which takes place three days before Carmarthenshire Council's AGM. 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. I wouldn't change it for the world.". Plaid Cymru councillor Emlyn Dole, who headed up Carmarthenshire council, lost his seat this time round after standing in the Llannon ward. 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. "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 chose not to work with his successor, Jeff Edmunds, and turned to Plaid. They don't see the little picture, which is helping individuals [with] what could be small things to you or [me], but to that particular person [it] is a big thing that causes them sleepless nights. 2012 Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council election. Labour held the local authority increasing its number of representatives in the council chamber by eight. Caerphilly County Borough Council will have to elect a new leader after the current leader Philippa Marsden was defeated this time round. 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. Labour held the local authority with three-quarters of the 40 seats in the chamber. Rate this page (Council, Democracy & Elections), Information about local Councillors, Committee meetings and how to view remote meetings of Council, Comment and provide feedback on topics relevant to Neath Port Talbot, Access the Plans, Policies and Strategies in place for the county borough, More information about partnership working, Access the webcasts section of our live council meetings and view archived council meetings, How to make a Freedom of Information Request, Financial Information including The Budget and Accounts, The Mayor of Neath Port Talbot County Borough, NPT Council Budget Consultation Frequently Asked Questions and Suggestions. For more information please contact Harriet Eaton, Heritage Education Officer, Neath Library Discussions are now set to take place over the coming days over how the council is run going forward. 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. The Conservatives and all independent members - including Action for Powys and non-aligned members - between them have gained 31 seats. But there are some authorities in Wales - like Powys - which have no overall control. 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.. An election in Neath Port Talbot has been postponed after the death of independent candidate Andrew Tutton. The following table lists council wards, communities and associated geographical areas. Candidate nominations will re-open for a set period between Wednesday May 18, and 4pm on Wednesday, May 25. Out of the 69 candidates and wannabe Blaenau Gwent councillors, 28 stood as independents. Register of Electors - Neath Port Talbot Council Home Council, Democracy & Elections Elections and Voting Your feedback will help us improve this website. "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. Plaid Cymru has taken control of Ynys Mon council meaning incumbent leader Cllr Llinos Medi Huws will likely continue. we've previously reported not everyone is happy about this, Labour have lost its grip on Neath Port Talbot, Husband and wife both enjoy local election success as they are chosen to serve on Newport council, She was edged out by Labour's Wendy Treeby, Analysis shows who the next Prime Minister would be if the local elections trends are repeated, The full results from around Wales in the local elections 2022 as the new political map emerges, Parents jailed after their disabled daughter died weighing 23 stone and lying in her own filth - live updates, Kaylea Titford lived in conditions 'unfit for any animal', Motorists furious as huge caravan transporter crawls through Wales causing miles of tailbacks, Oncoming vehicles struggled to pass the wide load, Man dies in hot tub during tragic accident on holiday, The 56-year-old dad-of-three was found in the hot tub, King 'evicts Harry and Meghan from Frogmore Cottage and offers it to Prince Andrew', Buckingham Palace is said to have issued an eviction notice to the Sussexes amid the fallout from the publication of Harry's controversial memoir Spare, Woman's fitness video sparks massive debate as man refuses to move out of shot, People have strong views on both sides of this argument, while others have questioned whether the video is real or a set-up, Paedophile breached court order by using neighbour's phone to access Facebook, Philllip Ethersee, 46, of Bridgend, was given a suspended prison sentence for attempting to engage in sexual communications with a child, Amusing video sees Brits challenged to guess farmer's job based on his appearance, One in three young adults have no clue what duties and responsibilities are involved in the farming and agriculture industry, BBC's new Men Up drama about Viagra filmed and set in Swansea will star Iwan Rheon and Alexandra Roach, It will tell the true story of one of the world's first medical trials for the male impotence drug and Russell T Davies is executive producer, People make major changes to eating habits as cost of living hits, One in five families have said they have limited access to sufficient food, Nearly half of Brits have set up a side hustle to help make ends meet, Nearly half of Brits have already set up a side hustle - with half of those doing so to help make ends meet in the cost-of-living crisis, Wales international set to sign for English giants this week and throw Test career into doubt, Cardiff have been unable to offer him a competitive contract and he's expected to depart imminently, Welsh rugby club make move against WRU's governance changes and hit out at 'do or die' pressure, A Welsh rugby club has offered up an alternative solution to the WRU's plans to modernise governance, Welsh region admit they don't have enough money to form a squad next season, Cardiff have limited funds left to contract a huge number of players to make a squad, BBC axe show after 22 years leaving presenter 'very sad', The programme X-Ray, which sought justice for consumers, was first aired in 2001, The hardest secondary schools to get a place at in Cardiff in 2023 revealed, The full list of oversubscribed state secondary schools in Cardiff for September 2023 has been published, The staggering sums of money obese teenager's parents spent on takeaways as she died upstairs, The parents had over 90 takeaways in the month before their daughter's death, Lying in her own filth and screaming in pain- the horrifying conditions 23 stone disabled girl died in, Kaylea Titford was willfully let down by those responsible for her care and left in conditions 'unfit for any animal', St David's Day: Michael Sheen, Huw Edwards, Luke Evans and Alex Jones celebrate, Owain Wyn Evans, Amy Dowden, Carol Vorderman and Iwan Rheon also marked the occasion, The full list of schools shutting in Cardiff as teachers strike on March 2, Nearly all schools in the city are affected as thousands of teachers walk out across Wales in row over pay and funding, The Swansea comprehensive school rated just two for food hygiene and how others compare, The council has said it is 'confident' the rating will improve when the kitchen is reassessed. 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