(Image: Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council). Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Labour retained control of Cardiff council with leader Cllr Huw Thomas set to remain in charge. 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. 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. A by-election took place in the Neath South ward on 6 December 2012. Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council is the local authority for the county borough of Neath Port Talbot, one of the 22 principal areas of Wales. Chaves and Evans were deselected as Labour candidates and stood as Independents. "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. 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. "I didn't stand as a councillor for the money. A recount is required in the Connah's Quay South and Buckley Bistre West wards, that will take place on Saturday morning. The council's main offices are at the Civic Centre in Port Talbot, which had been built in 1987 for the former Port Talbot Borough Council. 11:15 am - 3pm Meet the Team. 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A by-election was held in Resolven on 23 May 2019 following the death of Labour Councillor, Des Davies, a member of the Council since its formation in 1995. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. "Today we've taken seats off the Tories, Lib Dems and Plaid Cymru". Labour have lost its grip on Neath Port Talbot. 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. Want the latest news from Neath Port Talbot County Borough straight to your inbox? An election in Neath Port Talbot has been postponed after the death of independent candidate Andrew Tutton. 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. 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. There are a lot of groups that I will still be associated with and I will always be here for anyone who needs help. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. "Legally, we must now postpone the election in the Port Talbot electoral ward. County Borough Council:. 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. Contact Electoral Services Electoral Services Electoral Registration Officer Civic. The incumbent Flintshire Council leader, Labour's Ian Roberts was successful in the Flint Castle ward once again. "It is a bit too much," said Scott. 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). Three candidates (from the sixty seats available) were elected unopposed. The Independents chose not to work with his successor, Jeff Edmunds, and turned to Plaid. I have already contacted the other candidates, and will be writing to all affected electors.". we've previously reported not everyone is happy about this, Labour have lost its grip on Neath Port Talbot, Husband and wife both enjoy local election success as they are chosen to serve on Newport council, She was edged out by Labour's Wendy Treeby, Analysis shows who the next Prime Minister would be if the local elections trends are repeated, The full results from around Wales in the local elections 2022 as the new political map emerges, Parents jailed after their disabled daughter died weighing 23 stone and lying in her own filth - live updates, Kaylea Titford lived in conditions 'unfit for any animal', Motorists furious as huge caravan transporter crawls through Wales causing miles of tailbacks, Oncoming vehicles struggled to pass the wide load, Man dies in hot tub during tragic accident on holiday, The 56-year-old dad-of-three was found in the hot tub, King 'evicts Harry and Meghan from Frogmore Cottage and offers it to Prince Andrew', Buckingham Palace is said to have issued an eviction notice to the Sussexes amid the fallout from the publication of Harry's controversial memoir Spare, Woman's fitness video sparks massive debate as man refuses to move out of shot, People have strong views on both sides of this argument, while others have questioned whether the video is real or a set-up, Paedophile breached court order by using neighbour's phone to access Facebook, Philllip Ethersee, 46, of Bridgend, was given a suspended prison sentence for attempting to engage in sexual communications with a child, Amusing video sees Brits challenged to guess farmer's job based on his appearance, One in three young adults have no clue what duties and responsibilities are involved in the farming and agriculture industry, BBC's new Men Up drama about Viagra filmed and set in Swansea will star Iwan Rheon and Alexandra Roach, It will tell the true story of one of the world's first medical trials for the male impotence drug and Russell T Davies is executive producer, People make major changes to eating habits as cost of living hits, One in five families have said they have limited access to sufficient food, Nearly half of Brits have set up a side hustle to help make ends meet, Nearly half of Brits have already set up a side hustle - with half of those doing so to help make ends meet in the cost-of-living crisis, Wales international set to sign for English giants this week and throw Test career into doubt, Cardiff have been unable to offer him a competitive contract and he's expected to depart imminently, Welsh rugby club make move against WRU's governance changes and hit out at 'do or die' pressure, A Welsh rugby club has offered up an alternative solution to the WRU's plans to modernise governance, Welsh region admit they don't have enough money to form a squad next season, Cardiff have limited funds left to contract a huge number of players to make a squad, BBC axe show after 22 years leaving presenter 'very sad', The programme X-Ray, which sought justice for consumers, was first aired in 2001, The hardest secondary schools to get a place at in Cardiff in 2023 revealed, The full list of oversubscribed state secondary schools in Cardiff for September 2023 has been published, The staggering sums of money obese teenager's parents spent on takeaways as she died upstairs, The parents had over 90 takeaways in the month before their daughter's death, Lying in her own filth and screaming in pain- the horrifying conditions 23 stone disabled girl died in, Kaylea Titford was willfully let down by those responsible for her care and left in conditions 'unfit for any animal', St David's Day: Michael Sheen, Huw Edwards, Luke Evans and Alex Jones celebrate, Owain Wyn Evans, Amy Dowden, Carol Vorderman and Iwan Rheon also marked the occasion, The full list of schools shutting in Cardiff as teachers strike on March 2, Nearly all schools in the city are affected as thousands of teachers walk out across Wales in row over pay and funding, The Swansea comprehensive school rated just two for food hygiene and how others compare, The council has said it is 'confident' the rating will improve when the kitchen is reassessed. Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council (NPTCBC) announced the election for the Port . 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. On the same day there were elections to the other 21 local authorities in Wales and community councils in Wales. If the pay was enough to survive on, you would get better representation. Karen Jones, returning officer for the council, said: "We send our deepest condolences to Andrew's family at this sad time. 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]. A number of wards in Neath Port Talbot are predicted to go right down to the wire in this year's local government elections. 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. But before polling day on Thursday there were rumours of friction between the two independent groups, meaning a new alliance could be in the offing. One Green candidate was elected along with five independents. Olga Jones and Len Willis were deselected and stood as Independents (Willis in a neighboring ward). [2] 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. The election for one of the wards in Neath Port Talbot has been postponed after the death of a candidate. At the time of writing, the Vale of Glamorgan had yet to declare their results. The fourth election to the Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council was held on 1 May 2008. ", First elected in 2004, Jane lost her seat in 2012 before being re-elected in 2018. But the Tories lost control of the administration having been in charge since 2017. I wouldn't change it for the world.". The council has been headed up by farmer Cllr Hugh Evans OBE since 2007. Voters who cannot make it to the polling station on the new date will be advised on how to arrange a postal or proxy vote. On the same day there were elections to the other 21 local authorities in Wales and community councils in Wales. Read about the shock landslide result here. Voting for Wales' local council elections will take place on 5 May. Read more: 'The 12 Neath Port Talbot councillors stepping down ahead of May elections'. The Labour councillor won just 213 votes this year compared to 720 at the last election in 2017. 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 further by-election took place in the Sandfields East ward on 30 October 2014, following the death of Mike Davies. We are disappointed we lost a couple, but overall we're pretty much where we were.". Elections take place every five years, electing sixty councillors. Discussions are now set to take place over the coming days over how the council is run going forward. Meanwhile, the Green Party has their very first Neath Port Talbot councillor, following the success of candidate Nathan Goldup-John in Coedffranc Central. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. An election to Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council was held on 5 May 2022 as part of wider local elections across Wales. 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. How Do I Register To Vote? Coalition agreements in notes column. 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.". They don't see the little picture, which is helping individuals [with] what could be small things to you or [me], but to that particular person [it] is a big thing that causes them sleepless nights. Scott Jones was elected as a Labour candidate in 2017. Read how the result unfolded here. 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. "It's a mandate to get on with our manifesto, build more housing, more schools and make sure that Cardiff's economy works for our citizens and delivers for Wales". Neath Port Talbot had been a Labour stronghold, having been in power from 1996 until 2022. At the council's annual general meeting (AGM) the full council votes to elect them to become the leader of the council. . And the Lib Dems have also improved on their vote. The only Welsh authority the Conservatives held outright in Wales, the outgoing leader Richard John had been a vocal critic of the prime minister's actions around parties at Downing Street. What's he waiting for? Labour maintained control of the authority. 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. The Independent Group and Plaid Cymru agreed a deal to take control of the council, ending 26 years of Labour dominance. But he will retire this May after more than three decades as a councillor. Elections. 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. To keep up to date with news from across Neath Port Talbot, subscribe to our dedicated newsletter here. Independent leader of the council, Rosemarie Harris, lost out to Lib Dem Jackie Charlton. The party had been working in a coalition since the previous election. 145 12. An election to Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council was held on 4 May 2017 as part of wider local elections across Wales. 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 2012 election. 06 Feb 2023 3 minute read. Labour's Cllr Huw David, for Cefn Cribwr, has led the council since 2016. ", Read more: 'What Plaid Cymru has in store for Neath Port Talbot if they win in the May elections'. [1] 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. Andrew Jenkins. For more information please contact Harriet Eaton, Heritage Education Officer, Neath Library Each cabinet member has a specific area of responsibility for example children and young people, housing or finance. Postal voters affected will be sent a new postal vote. Register to vote. But there are some authorities in Wales - like Powys - which have no overall control. An election to Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council was held on 5 May 2022 as part of wider local elections across Wales. 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. Council, Democracy & Elections - Neath Port Talbot Council Home Your feedback will help us improve this website. When you are in [as the] opposition it is obviously harder to get things done. Coalition agreements in notes column. 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. Port Talbot ward election rearranged after candidate dies, The Welsh town still blighted by brawling women and street drinking but desperate to embrace change and fulfil its potential, Parents jailed after their disabled daughter died weighing 23 stone and lying in her own filth - live updates, Kaylea Titford lived in conditions 'unfit for any animal', Motorists furious as huge caravan transporter crawls through Wales causing miles of tailbacks, Oncoming vehicles struggled to pass the wide load, Man dies in hot tub during tragic accident on holiday, The 56-year-old dad-of-three was found in the hot tub, King 'evicts Harry and Meghan from Frogmore Cottage and offers it to Prince Andrew', Buckingham Palace is said to have issued an eviction notice to the Sussexes amid the fallout from the publication of Harry's controversial memoir Spare, Woman's fitness video sparks massive debate as man refuses to move out of shot, People have strong views on both sides of this argument, while others have questioned whether the video is real or a set-up, Paedophile breached court order by using neighbour's phone to access Facebook, Philllip Ethersee, 46, of Bridgend, was given a suspended prison sentence for attempting to engage in sexual communications with a child, Amusing video sees Brits challenged to guess farmer's job based on his appearance, One in three young adults have no clue what duties and responsibilities are involved in the farming and agriculture industry, BBC's new Men Up drama about Viagra filmed and set in Swansea will star Iwan Rheon and Alexandra Roach, It will tell the true story of one of the world's first medical trials for the male impotence drug and Russell T Davies is executive producer, People make major changes to eating habits as cost of living hits, One in five families have said they have limited access to sufficient food, Nearly half of Brits have set up a side hustle to help make ends meet, Nearly half of Brits have already set up a side hustle - with half of those doing so to help make ends meet in the cost-of-living crisis, Wales international set to sign for English giants this week and throw Test career into doubt, Cardiff have been unable to offer him a competitive contract and he's expected to depart imminently, Welsh rugby club make move against WRU's governance changes and hit out at 'do or die' pressure, A Welsh rugby club has offered up an alternative solution to the WRU's plans to modernise governance, Welsh region admit they don't have enough money to form a squad next season, Cardiff have limited funds left to contract a huge number of players to make a squad, BBC axe show after 22 years leaving presenter 'very sad', The programme X-Ray, which sought justice for consumers, was first aired in 2001, The hardest secondary schools to get a place at in Cardiff in 2023 revealed, The full list of oversubscribed state secondary schools in Cardiff for September 2023 has been published, The staggering sums of money obese teenager's parents spent on takeaways as she died upstairs, The parents had over 90 takeaways in the month before their daughter's death, Lying in her own filth and screaming in pain- the horrifying conditions 23 stone disabled girl died in, Kaylea Titford was willfully let down by those responsible for her care and left in conditions 'unfit for any animal', St David's Day: Michael Sheen, Huw Edwards, Luke Evans and Alex Jones celebrate, Owain Wyn Evans, Amy Dowden, Carol Vorderman and Iwan Rheon also marked the occasion, The full list of schools shutting in Cardiff as teachers strike on March 2, Nearly all schools in the city are affected as thousands of teachers walk out across Wales in row over pay and funding, The Swansea comprehensive school rated just two for food hygiene and how others compare, The council has said it is 'confident' the rating will improve when the kitchen is reassessed. 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. To be able to help someone when they have got those problems is, to me, more important than all of the razzmatazz. The event is held at Neath Library, Saturday 11th March from 10:30-3. READ MORE:Wales local election 2022 live updates: Results, polls, reaction, winners and losers as votes are counted. "A lot of people don't realise how busy the role is. Two Labour Tai-bach councillors, Anthony J. Taylor and Rachel Taylor have decided not to run for re-election this year. VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Covid origin likely China lab incident - FBI chief, Ukraine war casts shadow over India's G20 ambitions, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, India anti-corruption crusader fighting to clear his name, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Prior to this, the county borough was divided into 42 wards, listed below, returning a total of 64 councillors. Ceri Golding and Mark Jones were elected as Labour candidates in 2012. Tallamy was elected as a Ratepayer in 2008. Register of Electors. The Lib Dems are the largest party but with 24 councillors returned they are well short of the 35 they need for a majority. I am still a political animal, but I think it is time for change now. Voting for Wales' local council elections will take place on 5 May. One of the councillors stepping down at NPTCBC, Doreen Jones has 33 years of experience as a council member. The leader is the political face of the council and does other duties as well as representing their ward. Joining them in the race for the three available seats is independent candidate Wayne Carpenter. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. He reflected on a mixed day for his party. The number of candidates increased compared with 1999. Scott Jones stood down from the Labour Party in 2018. It means a change of leadership is guaranteed. Read the full results here. [14] Mayoralty [ edit] I think theres conversations to be had. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The Conservatives and all independent members - including Action for Powys and non-aligned members - between them have gained 31 seats. Election Results - Neath Port Talbot Council Home Council, Democracy & Elections Elections and Voting Your feedback will help us improve this website. njp1 task 1 windyway animal rescue macclesfield alpha king mate. It is 24/7.". Returning officer for Neath Port Talbot Council, Karen Jones, said: We send our deepest condolences to Andrews family at this sad time. "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. Well see how it goes over the weekend and have some discussions.. The new ballot papers will be lilac-coloured to help voters make sure they return the correct one. 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