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. Keep up to date with results and the reaction as they unfold on our live blog here. What's he waiting for? Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council (NPTCBC) announced the election for the Port Talbot ward, which was due to take place on May 5, will be rearranged following the death of independent candidate Andrew Tutton. The event is held at Neath Library, Saturday 11th March from 10:30-3. This year, the three Labour candidates running there - Laura Williams, Dennis Keough and Rob Jones - will be coming up against Wayne White, Stephen Bevan and John Deere of Plaid Cymru. "I have met loads of great people and residents. He added: "I really enjoyed it. Jane, who is not standing again due to health reasons, said: "I support a lot of people in the village. [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 next election is due in 2027. You would get people that have lived on zero hour contracts [or] parents who are working a job in the evenings.". "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. Keep up to date with the latest stories with our WalesOnline newsletter. 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. We are disappointed we lost a couple, but overall we're pretty much where we were.". Read more about his journey here. 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. 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. 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.". 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. Returning officer for Neath Port Talbot Council, Karen Jones, said: We send our deepest condolences to Andrews family at this sad time. The election for the Port Talbot electoral ward of Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council has been rearranged, (Image: Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council). Prior to this, the county borough was divided into 42 wards, listed below, returning a total of 64 councillors. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. The six candidates who want to represent Aberavon on Neath Port Talbot Council have been confirmed.. Labour has held onto power in Swansea after securing 45 seats in the council elections. On the same day there were elections to the other 21 local authorities in Wales and community councils in Wales. The new ballot papers will be lilac-coloured to help voters make sure they return the correct one. 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 party had been working in a coalition since the previous election. The last election was 5 May 2022.[12]. Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council (NPTCBC) announced the election for the Port . Read the full results here. Want the latest news from Neath Port Talbot County Borough straight to your inbox? Colin Morgan was elected as a Labour candidate in 2012. Mr Dole has spent 14 years elected as a county councillor and seven of those as leader. The Labour councillor won just 213 votes this year compared to 720 at the last election in 2017. "Today we've taken seats off the Tories, Lib Dems and Plaid Cymru". The deputy mayor for 2022-23 is Councillor Chris Williams. Read how the result unfolded here. 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.. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. The by-election was caused by the resignation of Labour councillor Alex Thomas.[3]. 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. It occurred when the Labour party, which was in coalition with the Independents, removed their own council leader, Kevin Madge. Council, Democracy & Elections Councillors and Meetings Have your say. ", First elected in 2004, Jane lost her seat in 2012 before being re-elected in 2018. [3], The county borough and its council were created on 1 April 1996 under the Local Government (Wales) Act 1994. Scott, who works at Tata Steel said he thinks more could be done to draw in younger candidates. 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. ", Read more: 'What Plaid Cymru has in store for Neath Port Talbot if they win in the May elections'. All other candidates remain validly nominated and will be included on the ballot paper. It is 24/7.". During that time, the shadow authority requested a change of name from "Neath and Port Talbot" to "Neath Port Talbot". Three candidates running in Briton Ferry - independent, Chris James, and Plaid candidates Lindsay Barnett and Delyth Barnett - were previously Labour. The by-election for the seat is taking place following the passing of Labour county councillor . To be able to help someone when they have got those problems is, to me, more important than all of the razzmatazz. Neath North and Neath East were held fairly comfortably by Labour in the 2017 elections. An election to Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council was held on 4 May 2017 as part of wider local elections across Wales. At the council's annual general meeting (AGM) the full council votes to elect them to become the leader of the council. The following results were announced following the elections. Andrew Jenkins. 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. Three candidates (from the sixty seats available) were elected unopposed. Incumbent leader Cllr Anthony Hunt shows no sign of stepping down. The council has been headed up by farmer Cllr Hugh Evans OBE since 2007. Confirmation of Plaid's win came as Talybolion returned three Plaid Cymru members all women, including the council leader Llinos Medi. The election for one of the wards in Neath Port Talbot has been postponed after the death of a candidate. 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 . This year, both Plaid and Labour have matched up with an equal number of candidates in Neath South and East. (Image: Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council) Labour have lost its grip on Neath Port Talbot. Plaid Cymru councillor Emlyn Dole, who headed up Carmarthenshire council, lost his seat this time round after standing in the Llannon ward. One of the councillors stepping down at NPTCBC, Doreen Jones has 33 years of experience as a council member. It was a loss of three compared to the 2017 election but still a large majority with 75 councillor seats up for grabs. The election was preceded by the 2017 election. The Lib Dems are the largest party but with 24 councillors returned they are well short of the 35 they need for a majority. The leader for the next five years will have to be agreed depending on the outcome of this. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. "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. If the pay was enough to survive on, you would get better representation. 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. It follows the postponement of the election in Port Talbot ward, following the death of independent candidate Andrew Tutton during election campaigning. Voting for Wales' local council elections will take place on 5 May. Read the full results here. Tallamy was elected as a Ratepayer in 2008. In 2017, the Conservatives gained 11 seats taking their total to 23 but falling one short of an overall majority. The leader of Ceredigion council, Ellen ap Gwynn, stepped down at the 2022 local government elections. "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.". A number of wards in Neath Port Talbot are predicted to go right down to the wire in this year's local government elections. 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. Read how it unfolded here. 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. "A lot of people don't realise how busy the role is. 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[1] [14] Mayoralty [ edit] That wasn't a consideration, but I can't pay my mortgage on the wage that comes with being a councillor.". There may be talks lasting several weeks to decide who runs the authority. However, he said more needs to be done. 2012 Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council election. He added: "I think the timing of meetings could perhaps be looked at. 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 independents had a poor results day, losing six seats in 2022 and ending on 10. 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. The majority party nominates one of their councillors to be the leader of the party. With 60 seats in the chamber, they need 31 to form a majority. 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. Read what he said after his loss here. Since the 2022 election, the council has been under no overall control. Making up the second largest group of candidates is Plaid Cymru at 34. The voter turnout was 39% which meant that just 15,379 votes were cast from an electorate of 45,875. Speaking of her time as councillor, Jane said: "I have thoroughly enjoyed it.". Labour maintained control of the authority. A by-election was held in Gwynfi on 16 August 2018 following the resignation of Labour Councillor, Ralph Thomas, after a secondary school was closed by the Council. Read the full results here. I have already contacted the other candidates, and will be writing to all affected electors.". We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Electors will also vote for 4 Members for the South Wales West Electoral Region. The Plaid candidate who will be looking to retain their seat alongside Stephanie will be Nigel Thomas Hunt. Labour and Independent candidates won 28 wards each with two wards yet to be declared in Flintshire. 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. Labour finished with the most seats, gaining 14 seats to the six lost by the Conservatives lost six. We are paid a fair wage for doing it, but it is not enough [to] raise a family on. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. It's the leader who appoints and chairs the cabinet. 11:15 am - 3pm Meet the Team. 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. On the same day there were elections to the other 21 local authorities in Wales and community councils in Wales. 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. [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. An election to the Neath Rural District Council in West Glamorgan, Wales was held on 7 May 1970. 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. "It is difficult to get into politics. It means a change of leadership is guaranteed. Cllr Roberts said: "Personally, my result was the first to be declared today. Read more: 'The 12 Neath Port Talbot councillors stepping down ahead of May elections'. 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). Plaid Cymru won 20 seats, the same number as in 2017, while the independents dropped a seat to leave them with 10 after the vote had been counted. 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Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Read about the shock landslide result here. I have learnt a lot and I would like to think that I have contributed a lot to the community. An election in Neath Port Talbot has been postponed after the death of independent candidate Andrew Tutton. 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]. Cllr Thomas said it was a "great result". - Neath Port Talbot Council Home Council, Democracy & Elections Elections and Voting Your feedback will help us improve this website. Plaid Cymru will now have to elect a new leader at their AGM, which takes place three days before Carmarthenshire Council's AGM. I wouldn't change it for the world.". Of the 35 seats for the taking, 21 went to Plaid Cymru which was five more than they won in 2017. A by-election was held in Bryncoch South on 23 November 2017 following the death of Plaid Cymru councillor, Janice Dudley. I have already contacted the other candidates and will be writing to all affected electors.. Labour are the party with the largest group of candidates, with 49 hopefuls running. That is to say, no party or political group has achieved a majority of seats and is the localised equivalent to a hung parliament. ", 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. [4] The new authority was elected in 1995, but acted as a shadow authority alongside the outgoing county and district councils until the new arrangements took effect the following year. The fourth election to the Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council was held on 1 May 2008. Election Results - Neath Port Talbot Council Home Council, Democracy & Elections Elections and Voting Your feedback will help us improve this website. Search Neath and Port Talbot Guardian Death Notices . Keogh was formerly the councillor for Port Talbot. The Liberal Democrats have been strong here in the past and Plaid Cymru has also controlled this authority too. Labour also performed well to end on 11 while the Tories lost six seats to finish on 10. There was a significant fall in the turnout in many wards and this appears to have worked to Labour's advantage in several instances. 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. Read more here. 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.". With the Tories losing nine Denbighshire seats, these results could give Labour a chance to form a new coalition at Denbighshire's county hall. Coalition agreements in notes column. I was very pleased with how it went in my ward." Those in charge will see a 17% rise in the leader's salary which will jump from 55,027 to 63,000, although we've previously reported not everyone is happy about this. A new date for the election to the ward has been set to take place in just under two months. DeSantis won't say he's running. However, Neath is one place where the party is looking to make some gains. 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. Read more here. He reflected on a mixed day for his party. [10] The new leadership was formally confirmed at the annual council meeting on 7 June 2022. Read the full results here. Scott Jones was elected as a Labour candidate in 2017. The Conservatives and all independent members - including Action for Powys and non-aligned members - between them have gained 31 seats. County council elections [ edit] 2020 by-election [ edit] Sitting Labour councillor, Steffan ap Dafydd, died suddenly on 10 July 2020. In 2014 Mr Dole became Plaid opposition leader and a year later, in somewhat bizarre circumstances, Mr Dole became council leader. Elections. [2] 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. [1] It was followed by the 1999 election. 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. We are running an inclusive, hopeful campaign, with a strong field of candidates reflective of our diverse communities right across Neath Port Talbot. Keogh and Tutton were elected as Ratepayers in 2008. Cllr Neil Moore, Labour, has been leader since May 2019. Despite the challenges, Scott said he can still look back on his time as councillor with fondness. If the two groups were to agree an alliance, it would mean Labour would lose control of the authority. On the same day there were elections to the other 21 local authorities in Wales and community councils in Wales. "I didn't stand as a councillor for the money. County Borough Council:. 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. Your feedback will help us improve this website. There are 19 community councils in the county borough area. Three other Plaid councillors at NPTCBC have not put their names up for re-election this year, including Del Morgan, Scott Bamsey and Linet Purcell. But the Tories lost control of the administration having been in charge since 2017. You would get people from more diverse backgrounds. 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.