The 1994 Act originally specified that the borough should be called "Neath and Port Talbot". 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. If the pay was enough to survive on, you would get better representation. But there are some authorities in Wales - like Powys - which have no overall control. I wouldn't change it for the world.". As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 7 cases per 100,000 people. Keogh was formerly the councillor for Port Talbot. Cllr Thomas said it was a "great result". Ceri Golding and Mark Jones were elected as Labour candidates in 2012. The party elected Bryan Davies, who represents Llannarth, as her successor as its group leader. Coalition agreements in notes column. (Image: Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council) Labour have lost its grip on Neath Port Talbot. 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. Keep up to date with results and the reaction as they unfold on our live blog here. The party will have to decide if he will take on the role of leader however. [1] It was preceded by the 2008 election and was followed by the 2017 election. Read more here. Joining them in the race for the three available seats is independent candidate Wayne Carpenter. ", Read more: 'What Plaid Cymru has in store for Neath Port Talbot if they win in the May elections'. But it's likely that post-election talks will eventually decide which groups assume control and who will lead any coalition. The government confirmed the change with effect from 2 April 1996, one day after the new council came into being. Cllr Jamie Pritchard became the new deputy leader of Caerphilly in July 2021. 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. County council elections [ edit] 2020 by-election [ edit] Sitting Labour councillor, Steffan ap Dafydd, died suddenly on 10 July 2020. 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. The election for one of the wards in Neath Port Talbot has been postponed after the death of a candidate. Register of Electors. 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. (Image: Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council). Read the full results here. Labour won more than half the votes five years ago, Get the latest news from Neath Port Talbot straight to your inbox. Read more here. Neath Port Talbot is responsible for the constituency elections in Aberavon and Neath. Confirmation of Plaid's win came as Talybolion returned three Plaid Cymru members all women, including the council leader Llinos Medi. If the two groups were to agree an alliance, it would mean Labour would lose control of the authority and the incumbent leader, Cllr Edward Latham, could potentially lose the top job. 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. [3], The county borough and its council were created on 1 April 1996 under the Local Government (Wales) Act 1994. 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. Talk 10:30am - 11:15 am. Read the full results here. It was a loss of three compared to the 2017 election but still a large majority with 75 councillor seats up for grabs. Discussions are now set to take place over the coming days over how the council is run going forward. The fourth election to the Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council was held on 1 May 2008. 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. The election for one of the wards in Neath Port Talbot has been postponed after the death of a candidate. 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. It adds to your work day, but in any job you might have to work over time or longer hours. In 2017, the Conservatives gained 11 seats taking their total to 23 but falling one short of an overall majority. 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.. 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. 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. The majority party nominates one of their councillors to be the leader of the party. 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. [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. 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.. Read the full result here. An election in Neath Port Talbot has been postponed after the death of independent candidate Andrew Tutton. It means a change of leadership is guaranteed. [17], Following a 2021 local government boundary review, the number of electoral wards dropped from 42 to 34, with the number of elected councillors reducing from 64 to 60, effective from the 2022 local elections.[18]. "It is a bit too much," said Scott. 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. 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. The election was preceded by the 2017 election. Read here for a full breakdown of the results. The election was preceded by the 2012 election. Each cabinet member has a specific area of responsibility for example children and young people, housing or finance. Meanwhile, the Green Party has their very first Neath Port Talbot councillor, following the success of candidate Nathan Goldup-John in Coedffranc Central. Well see how it goes over the weekend and have some discussions.. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Keep up to date with the latest stories with our WalesOnline newsletter. Something went wrong, please try again later. [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. Since 1995 it has been represented by Labour, Social Democrat and Plaid Cymru councillors. Twelve Neath Port Talbot Council members have decided not to stand for re-election this year. Jonnie Fishlock and Poppy Lloyd for Plaid will be up against the experienced Peter Rees and Rose Widlake for Labour in Neath South. Scott Jones stood down from the Labour Party in 2018. Labour are the party with the largest group of candidates, with 49 hopefuls running. But a new date for the Port Talbot electoral ward has been set for 23 June following news of Mr Tutton's death. Independent leader of the council, Rosemarie Harris, lost out to Lib Dem Jackie Charlton. These were the fifth elections held following local government reorganisation. There is no guarantee of that however, because the independents are, by definition, are not a single party group. You would get people that have lived on zero hour contracts [or] parents who are working a job in the evenings.". We are running an inclusive, hopeful campaign, with a strong field of candidates reflective of our diverse communities right across Neath Port Talbot. In 2014 Mr Dole became Plaid opposition leader and a year later, in somewhat bizarre circumstances, Mr Dole became council leader. I don't know what the answer is to get more youngsters into politics. Labour have lost its grip on Neath Port Talbot. Electors will also vote for 4 Members for the South Wales West Electoral Region. Read the full results here. Ward results [ edit] Nominations closed on 4 April 2022. 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. "I didn't stand as a councillor for the money. 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. . It occurred when the Labour party, which was in coalition with the Independents, removed their own council leader, Kevin Madge. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. He said his party's priorities looking forward are to make the city "stronger, greener and fairer". Following her party's victory, Cllr Mudd - who retained her seat in Malpas - said she was "absolutely delighted the people of Newport have put their trust in Labour". All council seats were up for election. It leaves question marks over who will rule Wrexham Council for the next five years. The by-election was caused by the resignation of Labour councillor Alex Thomas.[3]. He added: "It is just a top up for a lot of [councillors]. An election to the Neath Rural District Council in West Glamorgan, Wales was held on 7 May 1970. 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. He said the success was down to a combination of his party's track record and a positive campaign as well as commitments on big issues like climate change and building schools. The new ballot papers will be lilac-coloured to help voters make sure they return the correct one. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Some of these wards are coterminous with communities (parishes) of the same name. How Do I Register To Vote? A number of wards across Neath Port Talbot are predicted to go down to the wire in this year's local government elections. Constituency elections in Aberavon and Neath elections held following local government elections just a top up a. 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