2022 Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council election
The 2022 election to Port Talbot County Borough Council was held on 5 May 2022 as part of wider local elections across Wales. The election was preceded by the 2017 election. Three candidates were elected unopposed.
Ward results
Nominations closed on 4 April 2022.
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.
Chris James was elected as a Labour candidate in 2017.
Coedffranc North (one seat)
Gwaun Cae Gurwen and Lower Brynaman (two seats)
Gwynfi and Croeserw (one seat)
Scott Jones was elected as a Labour candidate in 2017.
Jones was the former councillor for the Margam ward, which was merged with Tai-bach in 2022. Keogh was formerly the councillor for Port Talbot
Port Talbot (two seats)
Due to the death of a candidate, the Port Talbot ward election was postponed until 23 June 2022.
Aftermath
The Independent Group and Plaid Cymru agreed a deal to take control of the council, ending 26 years of Labour dominance.
By-Elections 2022-2027
Briton Ferry East by-election 2024
A by-election was held in Briton Ferry East on 15 February 2024 following the resignation of Independent councillor, Chris James.
Rhos by-election 2024
A by-election was held in Rhos on 15 February 2024 following the death of Plaid Cymru councillor, Marcia Spooner.
Neath East by-election 2024
A by-election was held in Neath East on 28 March 2024 following the death of Labour councillor, Shelia Penry.
Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera by-election 2025
A by-election was held in Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera on 3 April 2025 following the resignation of Labour councillor, Cathy James.
Baglan by-election 2025
A by-election was held in Baglan on 17 July 2025 following the death of Labour councillor, Peter Richards.