Read more here. The last election was 5 May 2022. 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. Karen Jones, returning officer for the council, said: "We send our deepest condolences to Andrew's family at this sad time. Four candidates (from the sixty four seats available) were elected unopposed. He added: "It is just a top up for a lot of [councillors]. Mr Daniels, who firmly denies the accusation, survived a subsequent vote-of-no-confidence. Two Labour Tai-bach councillors, Anthony J. Taylor and Rachel Taylor have decided not to run for re-election this year. Chris James was elected as a Labour candidate in 2017. 2012 Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council election. There are a lot of groups that I will still be associated with and I will always be here for anyone who needs help. Both Labour and the Liberal Democrats made gains in Pembrokeshire but the council is left with no overall control. "It's a mandate to get on with our manifesto, build more housing, more schools and make sure that Cardiff's economy works for our citizens and delivers for Wales". "A lot of people don't realise how busy the role is. Cllr Neil Moore, Labour, has been leader since May 2019. The party will have to decide if he will take on the role of leader however. 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. There was a significant fall in the turnout in many wards and this appears to have worked to Labour's advantage in several instances. Read the full results here. Seven Labour councillors will be stepping down, including long-standing members Doreen Jones and Arwyn Woolcock. 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. We will deliver on our manifesto pledges.". 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. The council has been headed up by farmer Cllr Hugh Evans OBE since 2007. 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.. Council, Democracy & Elections - Neath Port Talbot Council Home 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. 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. When you are in [as the] opposition it is obviously harder to get things done. 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. "Today we've taken seats off the Tories, Lib Dems and Plaid Cymru". 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. Jones was the former councillor for the Margam ward, which was merged with Tai-bach in 2022. Labour maintained control of the authority. Keep up to date with the latest stories with our WalesOnline newsletter. The majority party nominates one of their councillors to be the leader of the party. Electors will also vote for 4 Members for the South Wales West Electoral Region. The party had been working in a coalition since the previous election. The independents came away with the biggest share on seats, picking up four more than in 2017 to finish on 22. The pandemic shone a light on the vital role that the local council plays in delivering those essential services which mean so much to us all. However, Neath is one place where the party is looking to make some gains. 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. The number of candidates increased compared with 1999. Labour maintained control of the authority.[1]. Also looking to unsettle Labour's 26-year dominance in the county borough - having won a majority in every local government election since NPTCBC's foundation in 1996 - are the independents, who have 32 candidates running. County council elections [ edit] 2020 by-election [ edit] Sitting Labour councillor, Steffan ap Dafydd, died suddenly on 10 July 2020. Find out about metal detecting clubs near you. [12] Party with the most elected councillors in bold. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. It was a loss of three compared to the 2017 election but still a large majority with 75 councillor seats up for grabs. An election to Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council was held on 5 May 2022 as part of wider local elections across Wales. 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. Each cabinet member has a specific area of responsibility for example children and young people, housing or finance. A by-election took place in the Cwmllynfell ward on 7 May 2015 following the death of Clifford Richards. If the two groups were to agree an alliance, it would mean Labour would lose control of the authority. [1] It was preceded by the 2008 election and was followed by the 2017 election. Despite the challenges, Scott said he can still look back on his time as councillor with fondness. Scott Jones stood down from the Labour Party in 2018. [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. One of the councillors stepping down at NPTCBC, Doreen Jones has 33 years of experience as a council member. . A new date for the election to the ward has been set to take place in just under two months. Labour have lost its grip on Neath Port Talbot. A number of wards in Neath Port Talbot are predicted to go right down to the wire in this year's local government elections. Read the full results here. The fourth election to the Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council was held on 1 May 2008. 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. All other candidates remain validly nominated and will be included on the ballot paper. Plaid Cymru has selected Andrew Jenkins as its candidate to contest Neath in the event of a snap general election being called. Labour is yet to confirm its leader but it appears Huw David will most likely reinstate his position as leader. He reflected on a mixed day for his party. 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. "I didn't stand as a councillor for the money. Search Neath and Port Talbot Guardian Death Notices . On 7 June 2022, Councillor Robert Wood was appointed the mayor of Neath Port Talbot. However, both Labour and Plaid Cymru, who were in opposition during the last administration, made inroads, with the former gaining three seats and the latter four. [2] "It is a bit too much," said Scott. On the same day there were elections to the other 21 local authorities in Wales and community councils in Wales. Read more: Husband and wife both enjoy local election success as they are chosen to serve on Newport council. 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. I have already contacted the other candidates, and will be writing to all affected electors.". Cllr Pritchard, who was re-elected in Esclusham after his seat was uncontested, said talks would be held over the next few days over the future composition of the council. Read more: 'The 12 Neath Port Talbot councillors stepping down ahead of May elections'. The new ballot papers will be lilac-coloured to help voters make sure they return the correct one. Negotiations will need to take place but change is certain following the loss of Ms Harris, who stood in Llangynidr with Llangattock ward and was Powys' first female leader. 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. 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. 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. 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. READ MORE:Wales local election 2022 live updates: Results, polls, reaction, winners and losers as votes are counted. Overview [ edit] All council seats were up for election. 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 Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. "I have met loads of great people and residents. Monmouthshire Conservative leader Cllr John kept his seat but told ITV Wales: "I think the public has spoken loudly and clearly and has sent a message that the party needs to consider.". DeSantis won't say he's running. Neath Port Talbot is responsible for the constituency elections in Aberavon and Neath. Voting for Wales' local council elections will take place on 5 May. [At some councils] they meet in the evening. Read about our approach to external linking. For more information please contact Harriet Eaton, Heritage Education Officer, Neath Library See the full list of councillors in the widget below: In 2017 Labour won 51% of the vote and 43 seats so maintained control of the council. The election was preceded by the 2017 election. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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 . "That ward is going to be very keenly contested again," said Plaid Cymru chair for Aberafan, Mark Edwards. It adds to your work day, but in any job you might have to work over time or longer hours. Candidate nominations will re-open for a set period between Wednesday May 18, and 4pm on Wednesday, May 25. 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.". 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. 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. The following table lists council wards, communities and associated geographical areas. 2017 Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council election, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "County Borough Council - Local Elections 2017 - Thursday, 4th May, 2017", "Notices for County Borough Council elections", "Plaid beat Labour in by-election to secure Neath Port Talbot Council seat with overwhelming majority", "Rhos By-Election - Thursday, 3rd October, 2019", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2017_Neath_Port_Talbot_County_Borough_Council_election&oldid=1059198215, This page was last edited on 8 December 2021, at 01:20. If one party's won a majority - that's more than half the councillors - it can start running the council. Andrew Jenkins. 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