He added: "I really enjoyed it. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Read how it unfolded here. Keep up to date with results and the reaction as they unfold on our live blog here. The Plaid candidate who will be looking to retain their seat alongside Stephanie will be Nigel Thomas Hunt. Ceri Golding and Mark Jones were elected as Labour candidates in 2012. Mr Dole has spent 14 years elected as a county councillor and seven of those as leader. [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. That is to say, no party or political group has achieved a majority of seats and is the localised equivalent to a hung parliament. On the same day there were elections to the other 21 local authorities in Wales and community councils in Wales. Bring along your artefacts for identification & help with what to do next. Labour held the local authority increasing its number of representatives in the council chamber by eight. A recount is required in the Connah's Quay South and Buckley Bistre West wards, that will take place on Saturday morning. Search Neath and Port Talbot Guardian Death Notices . [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.. Following the ward boundary changes, Margam and Tai-bach are two of the electoral divisions that have amalgamated into one with three seats available. "That is not to say that I wouldn't go back to it in the future," he said. 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. "A lot of people don't realise how busy the role is. 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. Seven Labour councillors will be stepping down, including long-standing members Doreen Jones and Arwyn Woolcock. However, he said more needs to be done. Doreen, who has been a councillor for 33 years - sitting on the West Glamorgan County Council before it was disbanded in 1996 - said she feels it is time to hand over the reins. 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. Labour and Independent candidates won 28 wards each with two wards yet to be declared in Flintshire. Plaid Cymru has taken control of Ynys Mon council meaning incumbent leader Cllr Llinos Medi Huws will likely continue. However, Neath is one place where the party is looking to make some gains. Discussions are now set to take place over the coming days over how the council is run going forward. 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. In 2017, the Conservatives gained 11 seats taking their total to 23 but falling one short of an overall majority. Delyth Barnett will be fighting Sarah Davies of Labour and independent Louise Morris for the single seat in Briton Ferry West. Something went wrong, please try again later. It follows the postponement of the election in Port Talbot ward, following the death of independent candidate Andrew Tutton during election campaigning. 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. With no party taking overall control, discussions will now be held to determine how the council will be run going forward and who will take the top job. The leader of Ceredigion council, Ellen ap Gwynn, stepped down at the 2022 local government elections. Labour maintained control of the authority.[1]. 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]. That wasn't a consideration, but I can't pay my mortgage on the wage that comes with being a councillor.". 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. At the council's annual general meeting (AGM) the full council votes to elect them to become the leader of the council. Elections at all other wards in the county borough will continue to take place on May 5. The party will have to decide if he will take on the role of leader however. 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. Independent councillor, Steve Hunt, became the new leader of council, with Plaid Cymru councillor, Alun Llewelyn, as the new Deputy Leader. This year, both Plaid and Labour have matched up with an equal number of candidates in Neath South and East. Register to vote. Coalition agreements in notes column. 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Jan Jones won 1162, while Janine Reed won 1150. Cllr Jamie Pritchard became the new deputy leader of Caerphilly in July 2021. The leader is the political face of the council and does other duties as well as representing their ward. The by-election was caused by the resignation of Labour councillor Alex Thomas.[3]. Three candidates (from the sixty seats available) were elected unopposed. 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. It's the leader who appoints and chairs the cabinet. On the same day there were elections to the other 21 local authorities in Wales and community councils in Wales. 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. 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. DeSantis won't say he's running. Want the latest news from Neath Port Talbot County Borough straight to your inbox? 7 cases per 100,000 people. Sign up for free here. 145 12. It occurred when the Labour party, which was in coalition with the Independents, removed their own council leader, Kevin Madge. Since 1995 it has been represented by Labour, Social Democrat and Plaid Cymru councillors. The Labour councillor won just 213 votes this year compared to 720 at the last election in 2017. A by-election was held in Pelenna on 20 June 2019 following the death of Independent Councillor, Martin Ellis. Keogh and Tutton were elected as Ratepayers in 2008. Neath North and Neath East were held fairly comfortably by Labour in the 2017 elections. 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. All councils in Wales operate a leader and cabinet model. The election for one of the wards in Neath Port Talbot has been postponed after the death of a candidate. Chaves and Evans were deselected as Labour candidates and stood as Independents. Meanwhile, the Green Party has their very first Neath Port Talbot councillor, following the success of candidate Nathan Goldup-John in Coedffranc Central. Stephanie Lynch won the Aberavon byelection, which took place in May 2021 after the passing of Labour councillor Steffan ap Dafydd, by 677 votes (39%). Something went wrong, please try again later. Jane, who is not standing again due to health reasons, said: "I support a lot of people in the village. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. 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. 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. Labour retained its majority. Labour's Cllr Huw David, for Cefn Cribwr, has led the council since 2016. 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. Speaking of her time as councillor, Jane said: "I have thoroughly enjoyed it.". A by-election took place in the Cwmllynfell ward on 7 May 2015 following the death of Clifford Richards. [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]. I have already contacted the other candidates and will be writing to all affected electors.. 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. 11:15 am - 3pm Meet the Team. 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). A simple guide to the Welsh council elections, Politician calls for action after online abuse, Greek transport minister resigns after deadly train crash, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. She was edged out by Labour's Wendy Treeby. On the same day there were elections to the other 21 local authorities in Wales and community councils in Wales. Incumbent leader Cllr Anthony Hunt shows no sign of stepping down. With the Tories losing nine Denbighshire seats, these results could give Labour a chance to form a new coalition at Denbighshire's county hall. Talk 10:30am - 11:15 am. Read the full results here. 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. 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