Read more here. County council elections [ edit] 2020 by-election [ edit] Sitting Labour councillor, Steffan ap Dafydd, died suddenly on 10 July 2020. He added: "It is just a top up for a lot of [councillors]. 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The election for one of the wards in Neath Port Talbot has been postponed after the death of a candidate. There are a lot of groups that I will still be associated with and I will always be here for anyone who needs help. - Neath Port Talbot Council Home Council, Democracy & Elections Elections and Voting Your feedback will help us improve this website. The event is held at Neath Library, Saturday 11th March from 10:30-3. 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. An election to Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council was held on 4 May 2017 as part of wider local elections across Wales. An election to Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council was held on 4 May 2017 as part of wider local elections across Wales. 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. Since the 2022 election, the council has been under no overall control. Conservative candidate, Anthony O'Shea, and independent John Bamsey will also be running for seats in the ward. Plaid Cymru will now have to elect a new leader at their AGM, which takes place three days before Carmarthenshire Council's AGM. "It is something I have enjoyed and if circumstances change in the future and if I have the time to [give it] 100 per cent then I will definitely stand again. Candidate nominations will re-open for a set period between Wednesday May 18, and 4pm on Wednesday, May 25. The following results were announced following the 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. The vote in the Port Talbot ward of Neath Port Talbot Council, which was delayed from last month's Council Election due to the death of Independent councillor Andrew Tutton, will now take place on Thursday, June 23, after the list of candidates were announced last week. The following table lists council wards, communities and associated geographical areas. Three candidates (from the sixty seats available) were elected unopposed. Council, Democracy & Elections Elections and Voting Your feedback will help us improve this website. Meanwhile, the Green Party has their very first Neath Port Talbot councillor, following the success of candidate Nathan Goldup-John in Coedffranc Central. In Neath East, Plaid's Dan Thomas, Brendan Mac Cathail and Joshua Cooze will be up against John Miller, Sandra Miller and Sheila Penry for Labour. (Image: Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council). Read about the shock landslide result here. 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. An election to Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council was held on 5 May 2022 as part of wider local elections across Wales. Labour maintained control of the authority. 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. 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. Andrew Jenkins. The two independent candidates now elected into her former Ynysddu ward each have more than 1100 votes each. It remains to be seen who will take the leadership going forward. Following the ward boundary changes, Margam and Tai-bach are two of the electoral divisions that have amalgamated into one with three seats available. Out of the 69 candidates and wannabe Blaenau Gwent councillors, 28 stood as independents. 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. 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 party's share of the vote in the local election 2022 has dramatically reduced,. 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. Register to vote. Something went wrong, please try again later. Contact Electoral Services Electoral Services Electoral Registration Officer Civic. But there are some authorities in Wales - like Powys - which have no overall control. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. "People only see the big picture. Register of Electors - Neath Port Talbot Council Home Council, Democracy & Elections Elections and Voting Your feedback will help us improve this website. The 1994 Act originally specified that the borough should be called "Neath and Port Talbot". Elections take place every five years, electing sixty councillors. There was a significant fall in the turnout in many wards and this appears to have worked to Labour's advantage in several instances. But he will retire this May after more than three decades as a councillor. Former Plaid Cymru councillor at Neath Port Talbot Council, Jamie Evans, Former Neath Port Talbot Council member, Jamie Evans said he thinks more needs to be done to attract younger people to the role, Scott Bamsey (right) and Nigel Hunt with former South Wales West AM Bethan Sayed after the 2017 local government elections, The local government elections will take place on May 5. Read more: 'The 12 Neath Port Talbot councillors stepping down ahead of May elections'. 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. I don't know what the answer is to get more youngsters into politics. 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He said his party's priorities looking forward are to make the city "stronger, greener and fairer". The election was preceded by the 2012 election. Read more: Husband and wife both enjoy local election success as they are chosen to serve on Newport council. Read the full results here. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. . Plaid Cymru has taken control of Ynys Mon council meaning incumbent leader Cllr Llinos Medi Huws will likely continue. Jan Jones won 1162, while Janine Reed won 1150. 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.". An election in Neath Port Talbot has been postponed after the death of independent candidate Andrew Tutton. On the same day there were elections to the other 21 local authorities in Wales and community councils in Wales. Olga Jones and Len Willis were deselected and stood as Independents (Willis in a neighboring ward). READ MORE:Wales local election 2022 live updates: Results, polls, reaction, winners and losers as votes are counted. On the same day there were elections to the other 21 local authorities in Wales and community councils in Wales. 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. On 23 May 2022, it was announced that a coalition between the Plaid Cymru and Independent groups would lead the council. 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. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Due to the death of a candidate, the Port Talbot ward election was postponed until 23 June 2022. 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. Postal voters affected will be sent a new postal vote. Overview [ edit] I have already contacted the other candidates and will be writing to all affected electors.. Reflecting on her time as on the council, the former member for Aberdulais said: "One of [my] biggest achievements is being able to help the individuals. [1] It was preceded by the 2004 election and followed by the 2012 election. 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. Electors will also vote for 4 Members for the South Wales West Electoral Region. All councils in Wales operate a leader and cabinet model. 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. 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. Read more here. No one emerged with overall control after all 55 seats had been declared. 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. 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. Three candidates running in Briton Ferry - independent, Chris James, and Plaid candidates Lindsay Barnett and Delyth Barnett - were previously Labour. The council has been headed up by farmer Cllr Hugh Evans OBE since 2007. Read the full results here. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. "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]. 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. You would get people from more diverse backgrounds. And the Lib Dems have also improved on their vote. Elections - Neath Port Talbot Council Home Council, Democracy & Elections Have your say Contact Us Contact us services Your feedback will help us improve this website. It adds to your work day, but in any job you might have to work over time or longer hours. "Legally, we must now postpone the election in the Port Talbot electoral ward. Jane, who is not standing again due to health reasons, said: "I support a lot of people in the village. The election for one of the wards in Neath Port Talbot has been postponed after the death of a candidate. 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. In 2017, the Conservatives gained 11 seats taking their total to 23 but falling one short of an overall majority. There is no guarantee of that however, because the independents are, by definition, are not a single party group. 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