The election was preceded by the 2017 election. She was edged out by Labour's Wendy Treeby. Read about our approach to external linking. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The fifth election to the Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council was held on 3 May 2012. 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. Tallamy was elected as a Ratepayer in 2008. It follows the postponement of the election in Port Talbot ward, following the death of independent candidate Andrew Tutton during election campaigning. The Plaid Cymru councillor has been leader of the local authority since 2012. I was very pleased with how it went in my ward." The Independents chose not to work with his successor, Jeff Edmunds, and turned to Plaid. However, he said more needs to be done. 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. Alternatively, it's also possible for the largest political group to govern as a minority administration and do it alone, if the other groups dont agree on enough to oppose them effectively. Cllr Pritchard, who was re-elected in Esclusham after his seat was uncontested, said talks would be held over the next few days over the future composition of the council. "I am in my mid 20s, I have just bought a house [and] I need to be financially stable. "That ward is going to be very keenly contested again," said Plaid Cymru chair for Aberafan, Mark Edwards. That is to say, no party or political group has achieved a majority of seats and is the localised equivalent to a hung parliament. 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. 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To be able to help someone when they have got those problems is, to me, more important than all of the razzmatazz. 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. 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. Keogh and Tutton were elected as Ratepayers in 2008. He said: "We are thrilled with the results that we have had today. I have already contacted the other candidates, and will be writing to all affected electors.". I am still a political animal, but I think it is time for change now. Cllr Jane Mudd is in charge of the Labour group, which won 35 of the 51 seats up for grabs - giving the party a healthy majority in the city council chamber. The election was preceded by the 2012 election. Three other Plaid councillors at NPTCBC have not put their names up for re-election this year, including Del Morgan, Scott Bamsey and Linet Purcell. Candidate nominations will re-open for a set period between Wednesday May 18, and 4pm on Wednesday, May 25. Scott Bamsey said it has also been difficult for him as a younger member to juggle his job and family life around being a councillor. But Labour held the constituency, meaning the new leader will have to be decided by the party before the Council AGM. 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. Read the full results here. It is 24/7.". Council, Democracy & Elections - Neath Port Talbot Council Home Your feedback will help us improve this website. If one party's won a majority - that's more than half the councillors - it can start running the council. The next election is due in 2027. The event is held at Neath Library, Saturday 11th March from 10:30-3. A by-election took place in the Neath South ward on 6 December 2012. 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. 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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. [At some councils] they meet in the evening. To keep up to date with news from across Neath Port Talbot, subscribe to our dedicated newsletter here. The fourth election to the Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council was held on 1 May 2008. Labour have the greater experience here, with Dennis Keough and Rob Jones looking for re-election to NPTCBC. On the same day there were elections to the other 21 local authorities in Wales and community councils in Wales. 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. Mr Jenkins is a former Neath Port Talbot County Borough Councillor who also worked as a Policy Officer for Age Cymru, and was a Research Assistant on several children's . Four candidates (from the sixty four seats available) were elected unopposed. Incumbent leader Cllr Andrew Morgan shows no sign of stepping down. Elections at all other wards in the county borough will continue to take place on May 5. Read more: Husband and wife both enjoy local election success as they are chosen to serve on Newport council. The new ballot papers will be lilac-coloured to help voters make sure they return the correct one. Labour also performed well to end on 11 while the Tories lost six seats to finish on 10. 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. 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. 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