Aberystwyth Town Council
Aberystwyth Town Council | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | |
| Type | |
| Leadership | |
Steve Davies | |
Talat Chaudhri | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 19 (one vacant) |
Political groups | Plaid Cymru (11) Liberal Democrats (5) Labour Party (2) |
| Elections | |
Last election | 4 May 2017 |
Next election | 5 May 2022 |
| Meeting place | |
| Siambr-y-Cyngor, 11 Baker Street, Aberystwyth, SY23 2BJ. | |
| Website | |
| www.aberystwyth.gov.uk | |
Aberystwyth Town Council (Welsh - Cyngor Tref Aberystwyth) is the community council that governs the ancient borough, town and community of Aberystwyth. For electoral purposes, it is divided into five electoral divisions (often known as wards).
Background
The council appoints a chairman as its presiding officer who is then known as the Mayor of Aberystwyth. The Town Council is now a statutory body, but it also holds the town's Borough Charter in trust, granted by King Edward I on 28 December 1277 and confirmed by successive monarchs,[1] resulting in the members also being charter trustees. Since the Municipal Corporations Act 1835 came into force, Aberystwyth's status as a borough has been wholly ceremonial. The Local Government Act 1972 (in force from 1 April 1974) prevents the town council being known in name as a borough council as previously, although the town councillors as charter trustees can still, for example, take part in all of the ceremonial activities (wearing civic outfits), elect mayors (who can wear the chain of office) and organise markets (according to the original royal charter). The current Mayor of Aberystwyth is Steve Davies.
Aberystwyth town council comprises five wards - Bronglais, Central, North, Penparcau and Rheidol - electing between three and five town councillors each.
Clockwise, from the north, it borders the communities of Tirymynach, Faenor, Llanbadarn Fawr and Llanfarian.
Current composition
| 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Group affiliation | Members | |
| style="background-color:Template:Plaid Cymru/meta/color"| | Plaid Cymru |
11 |
| style="width: 4px" bgcolor=Template:Liberal Democrats (UK)/meta/color| | [[Liberal Democrats (UK)|Template:Liberal Democrats (UK)/meta/shortname]] | 5 |
| style="background-color:Template:Labour Party (UK)/meta/color"| | Labour |
2 |
| vacant seat |
1 | |
| Total |
19 | |
Election history
Aberystwyth town council is made up of 19 councillors elected from the five wards. The most recent elections were held in 2017. Plaid Cymru have an overall majority.
2017 election
The 2017 Aberystwyth town council elections were held alongside the elections for Ceredigion County council on 4 May 2017. All 19 seats were up for election, which resulted in the election of 11 councillors for Plaid Cymru, 6 for the Welsh Liberal Democrats and 2 Welsh Labour councillors.[2] One seat became vacant in May 2017, reducing the number held by the Welsh Liberal Democrats to 5.[3]
style="width: 2px; background-color: #005B54;" data-sort-value="Plaid Cymru" | style="width: 2px; background-color: #005B54;" data-sort-value="Plaid Cymru" | style="width: 2px; background-color: #005B54;" data-sort-value="Plaid Cymru" | style="width: 2px; background-color: #FAA61A;" data-sort-value="Liberal Democrats (UK)" | style="width: 2px; background-color: #FAA61A;" data-sort-value="Liberal Democrats (UK)" | style="width: 2px; background-color: #005B54;" data-sort-value="Plaid Cymru" | style="width: 2px; background-color: #005B54;" data-sort-value="Plaid Cymru" | style="width: 2px; background-color: #005B54;" data-sort-value="Plaid Cymru" | style="width: 2px; background-color: #FAA61A;" data-sort-value="Liberal Democrats (UK)" | style="width: 2px; background-color: #E4003B;" data-sort-value="Labour Party (UK)" | style="width: 2px; background-color: #FAA61A;" data-sort-value="Liberal Democrats (UK)" | style="width: 2px; background-color: #E4003B;" data-sort-value="Labour Party (UK)" | style="width: 2px; background-color: #005B54;" data-sort-value="Plaid Cymru" | style="width: 2px; background-color: #005B54;" data-sort-value="Plaid Cymru" || Ward | Party | Town councillors elected 2017 | |
| Bronglais
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Plaid Cymru | Alun Williams | |
| Plaid Cymru | Susan Jane Jones-Davies | ||
| Plaid Cymru | Endaf Edwards | ||
| Plaid Cymru | Lucy Huws | ||
| Central
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Liberal Democrats | David Lees | |
| Liberal Democrats | Emily Price (deceased 12 May 2017) | ||
| Liberal Democrats | Michael Chappell | ||
| North
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Plaid Cymru | Mark Strong | |
| Plaid Cymru | Talat Chaudhri | ||
| Plaid Cymru | Sara Hammel | ||
| Penparcau
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Plaid Cymru | Steve Davies | |
| Plaid Cymru | Dylan Lewis | ||
| Liberal Democrats | Charlie Kingsbury | ||
| Labour | Alex Mangold | ||
| Liberal Democrats | Brenda Haines | ||
| Rheidol
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Liberal Democrats | Mair Benjamin | |
| Labour | Claudine Young | ||
| Plaid Cymru | Rhodri Francis | ||
| Plaid Cymru | Mari Turner | ||
2012 election
The 2012 Aberystwyth town council elections were held alongside the elections for Ceredigion County council on 3 May 2012. All 19 seats were up for election.[4] The 2012 elections had previously resulted in 11 councillors for Plaid Cymru, 5 for the Welsh Lib Democrats and 3 independents. Lucy Teresa Huws (Plaid Cymru) was elected for Bronglais Ward in November 2013,[5] replacing Christopher Griffiths. Brendan Somers (Plaid Cymru) joined for Central Ward in January 2014,[6] replacing Carys Morgan (resigned 2013), and Dr Talat Zafar Chaudhri (Plaid Cymru) joined for Penparcau in September 2015,[7] replacing Dylan Lewis (resigned 2015). There were subsequently 12 councillors for Plaid Cymru, 4 for the Welsh Liberal Democrats and 3 independents for the remainder of the term.
style="width: 2px; background-color: #005B54;" data-sort-value="Plaid Cymru" | style="width: 2px; background-color: #005B54;" data-sort-value="Plaid Cymru" | style="width: 2px; background-color: #005B54;" data-sort-value="Plaid Cymru" | style="width: 2px; background-color: #FAA61A;" data-sort-value="Liberal Democrats (UK)" | style="width: 2px; background-color: #005B54;" data-sort-value="Plaid Cymru" | style="width: 2px; background-color: #DCDCDC;" data-sort-value="Independent (politician)" | style="width: 2px; background-color: #005B54;" data-sort-value="Plaid Cymru" | style="width: 2px; background-color: #DCDCDC;" data-sort-value="Independent (politician)" | style="width: 2px; background-color: #005B54;" data-sort-value="Plaid Cymru" | style="width: 2px; background-color: #005B54;" data-sort-value="Plaid Cymru" | style="width: 2px; background-color: #FAA61A;" data-sort-value="Liberal Democrats (UK)" | style="width: 2px; background-color: #005B54;" data-sort-value="Plaid Cymru" | style="width: 2px; background-color: #FAA61A;" data-sort-value="Liberal Democrats (UK)" | style="width: 2px; background-color: #DCDCDC;" data-sort-value="Independent (politician)" || Ward | Party | Town councillors elected 2012 | |
| Bronglais
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Plaid Cymru | Alun Williams | |
| Plaid Cymru | Susan Jane Jones-Davies | ||
| Plaid Cymru | Endaf Edwards | ||
| Plaid Cymru | Christopher Griffiths | ||
| Central
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Liberal Democrats | Ceredig Davies | |
| Liberal Democrats | Sarah Bowen | ||
| Plaid Cymru | Carys Morgan | ||
| North
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Plaid Cymru | Mark Strong | |
| Independent | Aled Davies | ||
| Plaid Cymru | Jeff Smith | ||
| Penparcau
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Plaid Cymru | Steve Davies | |
| Independent | Dylan Lewis | ||
| Plaid Cymru | Mererid Jones | ||
| Plaid Cymru | Kevin Price | ||
| Liberal Democrats | Brenda Haines | ||
| Rheidol
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Liberal Democrats | Wendy Morris-Twiddy | |
| Plaid Cymru | Brian Davies | ||
| Liberal Democrats | Mair Benjamin (resigned from the Liberal Democrats on 15/05/2012[8]) | ||
| Independent | Martin Shewring | ||
2008-2012 by-elections
| By-election | Date | Incumbent party | Result | Candidate | Reason[9] | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rheidol | 18 September 2008
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Liberal Democrats
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Liberal Democrats | Martin Shewring | Resignation of Elian Lorrae Jones-Southgate | ||
| Penparcau | 18 September 2008
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Independent
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Plaid Cymru | Owain Jones | Death of Owen Jones | ||
| Central | 25 November 2010
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Liberal Democrats
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Liberal Democrats | Ceredig Davies | Resignation of Trevor Shaftoe | ||
| Rheidol | 4 August 2011
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Liberal Democrats
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Liberal Democrats | Wendy Morris-Twiddy | Resignation of Martin Shewring | ||
2008 election
In the 2008 elections, 9 seats were won by Plaid Cymru, 6 by the Welsh Liberal Democrats, 2 by independents, 1 by Welsh Labour and 1 by the Green Party.[10]
style="width: 2px; background-color: #005B54;" data-sort-value="Plaid Cymru" | style="width: 2px; background-color: #005B54;" data-sort-value="Plaid Cymru" | style="width: 2px; background-color: #005B54;" data-sort-value="Plaid Cymru" | style="width: 2px; background-color: #005B54;" data-sort-value="Plaid Cymru" | style="width: 2px; background-color: #FAA61A;" data-sort-value="Liberal Democrats (UK)" | style="width: 2px; background-color: #005B54;" data-sort-value="Plaid Cymru" | style="width: 2px; background-color: #005B54;" data-sort-value="Plaid Cymru" | style="width: 2px; background-color: #DCDCDC;" data-sort-value="Independent (politician)" | style="width: 2px; background-color: #005B54;" data-sort-value="Plaid Cymru" | style="width: 2px; background-color: #DCDCDC;" data-sort-value="Independent (politician)" | style="width: 2px; background-color: #E4003B;" data-sort-value="Labour Party (UK)" | style="width: 2px; background-color: #FAA61A;" data-sort-value="Liberal Democrats (UK)" | style="width: 2px; background-color: #FAA61A;" data-sort-value="Liberal Democrats (UK)" | style="width: 2px; background-color: #FAA61A;" data-sort-value="Liberal Democrats (UK)" || Ward | Party | Town councillors elected 2008 | |
| Bronglais
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Plaid Cymru | Alun Williams | |
| Plaid Cymru | Susan Jane Jones-Davies | ||
| Plaid Cymru | Aled Davies | ||
| Plaid Cymru | Ann-Marie Hinde | ||
| Central
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Liberal Democrats | Alec Dauncey | |
| Plaid Cymru | Lyn Lewis Dafis | ||
| Liberal Democrats | Trevor Graham Shaftoe | ||
| North
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Green | Christopher Guy Borrill Simpson | |
| Plaid Cymru | Mark Strong | ||
| Plaid Cymru | Dafydd Wyn Thomas | ||
| Penparcau
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Plaid Cymru | Rob Gorman | |
| Independent | Goronwy Edwards | ||
| Plaid Cymru | Steve Davies | ||
| Independent | Owen Jones | ||
| Labour | Richard Boudier | ||
| Rheidol
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Liberal Democrats | Elian Lorrae Jones-Southgate | |
| Liberal Democrats | Sam Hearne | ||
| Liberal Democrats | Mair Benjamin | ||
| Liberal Democrats | Ceri Meehan | ||
Mayoral history
| Year | Name[11] | Party | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | Steve Davies
style="width: 2px; background-color: #005B54;" data-sort-value="Plaid Cymru" | |
Plaid Cymru | Elected as Plaid Cymru mayoral candidate and mayor-elect. | |
| 2016-17 | Brendan Somers
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Plaid Cymru | Unseated on 4 May 2017 | |
| 2015-16 | Endaf Edwards
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Plaid Cymru | ||
| 2014-15 | Brenda Haines
style="width: 2px; background-color: #FAA61A;" data-sort-value="Liberal Democrats (UK)" | |
Liberal Democrats | ||
| 2013-14 | Wendy Morris-Twiddy
style="width: 2px; background-color: #FAA61A;" data-sort-value="Liberal Democrats (UK)" | |
Liberal Democrats | ||
| 2012-13 | Dylan Lewis
style="width: 2px; background-color: #DCDCDC;" data-sort-value="Independent (politician)" | |
Independent | ||
| 2011-12 | Richard Boudier
style="width: 2px; background-color: #E4003B;" data-sort-value="Labour Party (UK)" | |
Labour | General election candidate for Ceredigion UK parliamentary constituency | |
| 2010-11 | Samantha Hearne
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Liberal Democrats | ||
| 2009-10 | Trevor Shaftoe
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Liberal Democrats | ||
| 2008-09 | Susan Jones-Davies
style="width: 2px; background-color: #005B54;" data-sort-value="Plaid Cymru" | |
Plaid Cymru | ||
| 2007-08 | Lorrae Jones-Southgate
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Liberal Democrats | Resigned June 2008.[12] | |
| 2006-07 | Michael Jones
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Plaid Cymru | ||
| 2005-06 | Aled Davies
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Plaid Cymru | ||
| 2004-05 | John T. James
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Plaid Cymru | Independent from March 2005. | |
| 2003-04 | John T. James
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Plaid Cymru | ||
| 2002-03 | Carol Kolczak
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Liberal Democrats | ||
| 2000-01 | Jaci Taylor
style="width: 2px; background-color: #005B54;" data-sort-value="Plaid Cymru" | |
Plaid Cymru | ||
| 1999-00 | Siôn Jobbins
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Plaid Cymru | ||
| 1998-99 | Graham T. Parry
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Liberal Democrats | ||
| 1997-98 | Elin Jones
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Plaid Cymru | ||
| 1996-97 | Carol Kolczak
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Liberal Democrats | ||
| 1995-96 | Hywel Jones
style="width: 2px; background-color: #DCDCDC;" data-sort-value="Independent (politician)" | |
Independent | Removed February 1996. | |
| 1994-95 | Bob Griffin
style="width: 2px; background-color: #FAA61A;" data-sort-value="Liberal Democrats (UK)" | |
Liberal Democrats | Husband of Rose Simpson. | |
References
- ^ Jones, Howard C. "History of the Borough". Aberystwyth Town Council. Retrieved 24 February 2016.
- ^ Betteley, Chris. "Outgoing mayor of Aberystwyth loses council seat". Cambrian News. Retrieved 10 May 2017.
- ^ Betteley, Chris. "Shock death of new Aberystwyth town councillor, 22". Cambrian News. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
- ^ "Town & Community Councils Elections 2012 - RESULTS". Ceredigion County Council. Archived from the original on 30 August 2012. Retrieved 10 May 2012.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dead-url=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Williams, Alun. "By-election to Aberystwyth Town Council". Alun Williams' Blog. Retrieved 24 February 2016.
- ^ "Aberystwyth Council Minutes". Aberystwyth Town Council. Retrieved 24 February 2016.
- ^ "Aberystwyth Council Minutes". Aberystwyth Town Council. Retrieved 24 February 2016.
- ^ Cambrian News (Aberystwyth) published Wednesday 16/05/2012
- ^ Williams, Alun. "Plaid Win Another-By-election". Alun Williams' Blog. Retrieved 24 February 2016.
- ^ Ceredigion County Council Archived June 9, 2011, at the Wayback Machine, Community Council Election Results 2008.
- ^ "Town Council". Press Cuttings. Ceredigion County Council. Retrieved 2 April 2012.
- ^ "Aber mayor quits over by-election". BBC News. Retrieved 2 April 2012.