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Electors will also vote for 4 Members for the South Wales West Electoral Region. But the Tories lost control of the administration having been in charge since 2017. Something went wrong, please try again later. ", Jane Jones, the only Independent councillor who decided not to stand for re-election, said she also looks back on her time at NPTCBC with fondness. 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. Neath Port Talbot council says it must legally postpone the election in the Port Talbot electoral ward, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. The last election was 5 May 2022. 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. When you are in [as the] opposition it is obviously harder to get things done. 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. If the pay was enough to survive on, you would get better representation. Four candidates (from the sixty four seats available) were elected unopposed. Plaid Cymru has selected Andrew Jenkins as its candidate to contest Neath in the event of a snap general election being called. I couldn't do that [as a councillor]," said Jamie. 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. 145 12. 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. (Image: Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council) Labour have lost its grip on Neath Port Talbot. What's he waiting for? As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Read more: Husband and wife both enjoy local election success as they are chosen to serve on Newport council. We are grateful to the people of Swansea and will carry on with the delivery that we promised. There was a significant fall in the turnout in many wards and this appears to have worked to Labour's advantage in several instances. A by-election took place in the Cwmllynfell ward on 7 May 2015 following the death of Clifford Richards. Elections at all other wards in the county borough will continue to take place on May 5. Labour maintained control of the authority. Jamie, 26, was the youngest ever candidate to be elected at NPTCBC when he gained his seat - Neath South - at the age of just 21 in 2017. The following results were announced following the elections. Political control of the council since 1996 has been held by the following parties:[6], The leaders of the council since 1996 have been:[7]. Read the full results here. - Neath Port Talbot Council Home Council, Democracy & Elections Elections and Voting Your feedback will help us improve this website. Voting for Wales' local council elections will take place on 5 May. Labour also performed well to end on 11 while the Tories lost six seats to finish on 10. That wasn't a consideration, but I can't pay my mortgage on the wage that comes with being a councillor.". Cllr Jamie Pritchard became the new deputy leader of Caerphilly in July 2021. "I am in my mid 20s, I have just bought a house [and] I need to be financially stable. He added: "I really enjoyed it. Overview [ edit] All council seats were up for election. Find out about metal detecting clubs near you. Scott Jones was elected as a Labour candidate in 2017. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. It leaves question marks over who will rule Wrexham Council for the next five years. Labour retained its majority. The by-election for the seat is taking place following the passing of Labour county councillor . Cllr Jane Mudd is in charge of the Labour group, which won 35 of the 51 seats up for grabs - giving the party a healthy majority in the city council chamber. 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. [1] It was preceded by the 2004 election and followed by the 2012 election. Independent councillor, Steve Hunt, became the new leader of council, with Plaid Cymru councillor, Alun Llewelyn, as the new Deputy Leader. 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. During that time, the shadow authority requested a change of name from "Neath and Port Talbot" to "Neath Port Talbot". Council, Democracy & Elections Elections and Voting Your feedback will help us improve this website. Labour held the local authority increasing its number of representatives in the council chamber by eight. There are a lot of groups that I will still be associated with and I will always be here for anyone who needs help. Mark Edwards, who said that Plaid have been trying to get their foot into Briton Ferry for a long time, said: "I really can't predict how it is going to go there.". Cllr Roberts said: "Personally, my result was the first to be declared today. A number of wards in Neath Port Talbot are predicted to go right down to the wire in this year's local government elections. The new ballot papers will be lilac-coloured to help voters make sure they return the correct one. "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]. Three candidates (from the sixty seats available) were elected unopposed. It means a change of leadership is guaranteed. 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. There is no overall control in Denbighshire following the 2022 result. Keogh and Tutton were elected as Ratepayers in 2008. 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.". Compared with Neath Port Talbot Residents Association in 2008. elections to the other 21 local authorities in Wales, "Local Election Results 2012: Neath Port Talbot", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2012_Neath_Port_Talbot_County_Borough_Council_election&oldid=1140062539, Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council elections, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 18 February 2023, at 06:45. It adds to your work day, but in any job you might have to work over time or longer hours. At the council's annual general meeting (AGM) the full council votes to elect them to become the leader of the council. 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. 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. A recount is required in the Connah's Quay South and Buckley Bistre West wards, that will take place on Saturday morning. The Lib Dems are the largest party but with 24 councillors returned they are well short of the 35 they need for a majority. Your feedback will help us improve this website. Prior to this, the county borough was divided into 42 wards, listed below, returning a total of 64 councillors. 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. 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. 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. Read the full result here. Labour won more than half the votes five years ago, Get the latest news from Neath Port Talbot straight to your inbox. A by-election was held in Aberavon on 6 May 2021 following the death of Labour Councillor, Steffan ap Dafydd. Jonnie Fishlock and Poppy Lloyd for Plaid will be up against the experienced Peter Rees and Rose Widlake for Labour in Neath South. Labour have lost its grip on Neath Port Talbot. 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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. 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 election for one of the wards in Neath Port Talbot has been postponed after the death of a candidate. [At some councils] they meet in the evening. The party has now managed to cross the threshold for majority which is 18 members. The six candidates who want to represent Aberavon on Neath Port Talbot Council have been confirmed.. The independents came away with the biggest share on seats, picking up four more than in 2017 to finish on 22. The next election is due in 2027. Bring along your artefacts for identification & help with what to do next. This was a new ward and the independent Kenneth Pritchard Hughes was expected to put in a strong showing, but came fourth with 12% of the votes. 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. . 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. "It is a bit too much," said Scott. 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. Those who have already returned their ballot will be sent new postal votes. You would get people that have lived on zero hour contracts [or] parents who are working a job in the evenings.". "Today we've taken seats off the Tories, Lib Dems and Plaid Cymru". There are 19 community councils in the county borough area. Labour held the local authority with three-quarters of the 40 seats in the chamber. 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. Incumbent leader Cllr Andrew Morgan shows no sign of stepping down. All councils in Wales operate a leader and cabinet model. Scott Bamsey said it has also been difficult for him as a younger member to juggle his job and family life around being a councillor. [1] It was preceded by the 2008 election and was followed by the 2017 election. Read more here. [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. Its expected that Cllr Steve Thomas, for Tredegar Central and West, will take up the position of leader of the council. I think theres conversations to be had. 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 5 May 2022 as part of wider local elections across Wales. 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 two independent candidates now elected into her former Ynysddu ward each have more than 1100 votes each. We are running an inclusive, hopeful campaign, with a strong field of candidates reflective of our diverse communities right across Neath Port Talbot. Read the full results here. With the Tories losing nine Denbighshire seats, these results could give Labour a chance to form a new coalition at Denbighshire's county hall. 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. But a new date for the Port Talbot electoral ward has been set for 23 June following news of Mr Tutton's death. The ward will be represented by two councillors instead of three this year after a revision of the ward boundaries in 2021. The election was preceded by the 2017 election. [15][16] Other offices are located at the New Neath Civic Centre, and The Quays in Baglan Bay. Returning officer for Neath Port Talbot Council, Karen Jones, said: We send our deepest condolences to Andrews family at this sad time. Other candidates fighting it out for a seat include Dean Thomas for Labour, Ieuan Bounds for the Welsh Conservative and independent Ceri Golding. Since the 2022 election, the council has been under no overall control. 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