2017 Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council election
The 2017 election to Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council was held on 4 May 2017 as part of wider local elections across Wales. The election was preceded by the 2012 election. Four candidates were elected unopposed.
Labour maintained control of the authority.
Ward results
Nominations closed on 4 April 2017.
The following results were announced following the elections. In the case of wards electing more than one councillor the percentage figures reflect the number of ballot papers issued rather than the total number of votes.
Aberavon">Aberavon (electoral ward)">Aberavon (three seats)
Ceri Golding and Mark Jones were elected as Labour candidates in 2012
Colin Morgan was elected as a Labour candidate in 2012.
Kris Lloyd had held the seat for Labour at a by-election following the death of the previous councilor.
Cymmer">Cymmer, Neath Port Talbot">Cymmer (one seat)
Scott Jones stood down from the Labour Party in 2018
Resolven">Resolven (electoral ward)">Resolven (one seat)
Chaves and Evans were deselected as Labour candidates and stood as Independents.
By-Elections 2017-2022
A by-election was held in Bryncoch South on 23 November 2017 following the death of Plaid Cymru councillor, Janice Dudley.
Gwynfi by-election 2018
A by-election was held in Gwynfi on 16 August 2018 following the resignation of Labour Councillor, Ralph Thomas, after a secondary school was closed by the Council
Resolven by-election 2019
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.
Pelenna by-election 2019
A by-election was held in Pelenna on 20 June 2019 following the death of Independent Councillor, Martin Ellis.
Rhos by-election 2019
The by-election was caused by the resignation of Labour councillor Alex Thomas.
Aberavon by-election 2021
A by-election was held in Aberavon on 6 May 2021 following the death of Labour Councillor, Steffan ap Dafydd.