[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. 145 12. The ward will be represented by two councillors instead of three this year after a revision of the ward boundaries in 2021. Labour have lost its grip on Neath Port Talbot. On 7 June 2022, Councillor Robert Wood was appointed the mayor of Neath Port Talbot. 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. Scott Jones was elected as a Labour candidate in 2017. Out of the 69 candidates and wannabe Blaenau Gwent councillors, 28 stood as independents. Postal voters affected will be sent a new postal vote. Outgoing leader Nigel Daniels lost his seat as Labour won 21 seats overall and wrestled back control of Blaenau Gwent from the independents. Communities with a community council are indicated with a '*': The Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council administrates or jointly controls a number of business interests, which include: Bwrdeistref Sirol Castell-nedd Port Talbot, "Plaid Cymru and independents agree to share power on Neath Port Talbot Council", "The new leader of Neath Port Talbot Council wants to make it the best authority in Wales", "Neath Port Talbot Council Leader steps down in 'cow' row", "Independent and Plaid coalition takes control of Neath Port Talbot Council", "Borough of Port Talbot: Transfer to new Civic Offices", "Number of electoral wards in Neath Port Talbot to fall resulting in four fewer councillors", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Neath_Port_Talbot_County_Borough_Council&oldid=1118667874, Bryncoch, Dyffryn, Longford, Neath Abbey, White Gates, Cirrinau, Cwm Dyffryn, Mynydd Emroch, Pen y Cae, Velindre, This page was last edited on 28 October 2022, at 06:40. [At some councils] they meet in the evening. It is 24/7.". Its expected that Cllr Steve Thomas, for Tredegar Central and West, will take up the position of leader of the council. Something went wrong, please try again later. The following results were announced following the elections. [1] It was followed by the 1999 election. "A lot of people don't realise how busy the role is. 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. Want the latest news from Neath Port Talbot County Borough straight to your inbox? Contact Electoral Services Electoral Services Electoral Registration Officer Civic. 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. Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council (NPTCBC) announced the election for the Port . VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Covid origin likely China lab incident - FBI chief, Ukraine war casts shadow over India's G20 ambitions, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, India anti-corruption crusader fighting to clear his name, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. [10] The new leadership was formally confirmed at the annual council meeting on 7 June 2022. He added: "I really enjoyed it. The election for one of the wards in Neath Port Talbot has been postponed after the death of a candidate. (Image: Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council). Mr Daniels, who firmly denies the accusation, survived a subsequent vote-of-no-confidence. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Council, Democracy & Elections - Neath Port Talbot Council Home Your feedback will help us improve this website. He added: "It is just a top up for a lot of [councillors]. Jan Jones won 1162, while Janine Reed won 1150. There are 19 community councils in the county borough area. 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 No party in the Wrexham local election gained an overall majority as independents still held the most seats with 23. Candidate nominations will re-open for a set period between Wednesday May 18, and 4pm on Wednesday, May 25. The fifth election to the Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council was held on 3 May 2012. Election Results - Neath Port Talbot Council Home Council, Democracy & Elections Elections and Voting Your feedback will help us improve this website. 2023 BBC. 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. I don't know what the answer is to get more youngsters into politics. To keep up to date with news from across Neath Port Talbot, subscribe to our dedicated newsletter here. 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. Labour has held onto power in Swansea after securing 45 seats in the council elections. Two independent candidates - Carl Jordan and Adam McGrath will also be running for election in the ward. Labour have lost its grip on Neath Port Talbot. All council seats were up for election. On the same day there were elections to the other 21 local authorities in Wales and community councils in Wales. An election to Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council was held on 4 May 2017 as part of wider local elections across Wales. Incumbent leader Cllr Dyfrig Siencyn, for Dolgellau ward, looks set to stay in place. Search Neath and Port Talbot Guardian Death Notices . 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. We are disappointed we lost a couple, but overall we're pretty much where we were.". But the Tories lost control of the administration having been in charge since 2017. The only Welsh authority the Conservatives held outright in Wales, the outgoing leader Richard John had been a vocal critic of the prime minister's actions around parties at Downing Street. 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. Of the 35 seats for the taking, 21 went to Plaid Cymru which was five more than they won in 2017. Labour maintained control of the authority.[1]. "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.". Council, Democracy & Elections Elections and Voting Your feedback will help us improve this website. 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.". Both Labour and the Liberal Democrats made gains in Pembrokeshire but the council is left with no overall control. The election was preceded by the 2012 election. 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. I was very pleased with how it went in my ward." The new ballot papers will be lilac-coloured to help voters make sure they return the correct one. Incumbent leader Cllr Andrew Morgan shows no sign of stepping down. Lisa Mytton, independent, who went into the elections as the leader of the council and was the first sitting leader to retain her seat in Merthyr Tydfil said: I think first of all theres a fantastic feeling for us as independents especially with the last result the Cyfarthfa ward, that is amazing to get Claire in there as well. The Plaid candidate who will be looking to retain their seat alongside Stephanie will be Nigel Thomas Hunt. 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. This year, both Plaid and Labour have matched up with an equal number of candidates in Neath South and East. It remains to be seen who will take the leadership going forward. Talk 10:30am - 11:15 am. Jonnie Fishlock and Poppy Lloyd for Plaid will be up against the experienced Peter Rees and Rose Widlake for Labour in Neath South. Doreen said she will continue to be involved in the community and maintain her volunteering role at Neath Port Talbot's Safe and Well service. The fourth election to the Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council was held on 1 May 2008. In 2014 Mr Dole became Plaid opposition leader and a year later, in somewhat bizarre circumstances, Mr Dole became council leader. A by-election was held in Resolven on 23 May 2019 following the death of Labour Councillor, Des Davies, a member of the Council since its formation in 1995. It was a loss of three compared to the 2017 election but still a large majority with 75 councillor seats up for grabs. A by-election was held in Bryncoch South on 23 November 2017 following the death of Plaid Cymru councillor, Janice Dudley. 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. There are two outstanding seats to be decided later this month. Read about the shock landslide result here. DeSantis won't say he's running. A recount is required in the Connah's Quay South and Buckley Bistre West wards, that will take place on Saturday morning. 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It's a really strong Labour vote that came out again. Legally we must now postpone the election in the Port Talbot electoral ward. An election to Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council was held on 5 May 2022 as part of wider local elections across Wales. When you are in [as the] opposition it is obviously harder to get things done. Read about our approach to external linking. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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 election was preceded by the 2012 election. 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. Overview [ edit] All council seats were up for election. Cllr Jamie Pritchard became the new deputy leader of Caerphilly in July 2021. Mr Dole has spent 14 years elected as a county councillor and seven of those as leader. The independents came away with the biggest share on seats, picking up four more than in 2017 to finish on 22. It was a Labour council that was on the front line supporting the vulnerable, distributing weekly food boxes, keeping schools open for the children of key workers and turning culture and leisure hubs into mass vaccination centres. Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council is the local authority for the county borough of Neath Port Talbot, one of the 22 principal areas of Wales. Well see how it goes over the weekend and have some discussions.. Coalition agreements in notes column. [1] Contents 1 Ward results 1.1 Aberavon (three seats) Neath Port Talbot is responsible for the constituency elections in Aberavon and Neath. Cllr Thomas said it was a "great result". Plaid Cymru retained Gwynedd winning 44 of the 69 seats on the council, which Plaid has governed since 1996. 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. 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. I think theres conversations to be had. The election for one of the wards in Neath Port Talbot has been postponed after the death of a candidate. "We took nothing for granted," he said. Some of these wards are coterminous with communities (parishes) of the same name. [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 new council also took over county-level responsibilities in the area from the abolished West Glamorgan County Council. Jane, who is not standing again due to health reasons, said: "I support a lot of people in the village. Karen Jones, returning officer for the council, said: "We send our deepest condolences to Andrew's family at this sad time. Incumbent leader Cllr Anthony Hunt shows no sign of stepping down. Independent leader of the council, Rosemarie Harris, lost out to Lib Dem Jackie Charlton. It's the leader who appoints and chairs the cabinet. 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". The borough covered the combined area of the two former districts of Port Talbot and Neath, as well as a smaller area from Lliw Valley (the majority of which went to Swansea). What's he waiting for? "It is a bit too much," said Scott. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. There was a significant fall in the turnout in many wards and this appears to have worked to Labour's advantage in several instances. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Read more here. The two independent candidates now elected into her former Ynysddu ward each have more than 1100 votes each. 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. Incumbent leader Cllr Andrew Morgan shows no sign of stepping down with news from Neath Port Talbot of! 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