Labour have lost its grip on Neath Port Talbot. Overview [ edit] 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. 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. He added: "It is just a top up for a lot of [councillors]. With the Tories losing nine Denbighshire seats, these results could give Labour a chance to form a new coalition at Denbighshire's county hall. 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. "Today we've taken seats off the Tories, Lib Dems and Plaid Cymru". This year, both Plaid and Labour have matched up with an equal number of candidates in Neath South and East. 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Elections at all other wards in the county borough will continue to take place on May 5. 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. Cllr Jamie Pritchard became the new deputy leader of Caerphilly in July 2021. I have already contacted the other candidates and will be writing to all affected electors.. "It is difficult to get into politics. The Conservatives and all independent members - including Action for Powys and non-aligned members - between them have gained 31 seats. "People only see the big picture. Search Neath and Port Talbot Guardian Death Notices . That is to say, no party or political group has achieved a majority of seats and is the localised equivalent to a hung parliament. 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. We will deliver on our manifesto pledges.". Karen Jones, returning officer for the council, said: "We send our deepest condolences to Andrew's family at this sad time. Plaid Cymru will now have to elect a new leader at their AGM, which takes place three days before Carmarthenshire Council's AGM. "I didn't stand as a councillor for the money. Labour also performed well to end on 11 while the Tories lost six seats to finish on 10. 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. Neath Port Talbot had been a Labour stronghold, having been in power from 1996 until 2022.[14]. "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.". Keogh was formerly the councillor for Port Talbot. Just 12 Independents were elected today. 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. 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. He said: "We are thrilled with the results that we have had today. An election in Neath Port Talbot has been postponed after the death of independent candidate Andrew Tutton. 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. All council seats were up for election. Three candidates (from the sixty seats available) were elected unopposed. Elections. 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. Coalition agreements in notes column. Some of these wards are coterminous with communities (parishes) of the same name. [1] It was preceded by the 2008 election and was followed by the 2017 election. The party elected Bryan Davies, who represents Llannarth, as her successor as its group leader. The Labour councillor won just 213 votes this year. 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Discussions are now set to take place over the coming days over how the council is run going forward. The Labour councillor won just 213 votes this year compared to 720 at the last election in 2017. Following the ward boundary changes, Margam and Tai-bach are two of the electoral divisions that have amalgamated into one with three seats available. But Labour held the constituency, meaning the new leader will have to be decided by the party before the Council AGM. Delyth Barnett will be fighting Sarah Davies of Labour and independent Louise Morris for the single seat in Briton Ferry West. Cllr Roberts said: "Personally, my result was the first to be declared today. Each cabinet member has a specific area of responsibility for example children and young people, housing or finance. Read what he said after his loss here. Read more here. Well see how it goes over the weekend and have some discussions.. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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