Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council election, 2012

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The 2012 Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council election took place on 3 May 2012 to elect members of Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council in Wales. [1] This was on the same day as other United Kingdom local elections, 2012. The Council shifted from Independent to Labour.

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is the governing body for Merthyr Tydfil County Borough, one of the Principal Areas of Wales.

Wales Country in northwest Europe, part of the United Kingdom

Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain. It is bordered by England to the east, the Irish Sea to the north and west, and the Bristol Channel to the south. It had a population in 2011 of 3,063,456 and has a total area of 20,779 km2 (8,023 sq mi). Wales has over 1,680 miles (2,700 km) of coastline and is largely mountainous, with its higher peaks in the north and central areas, including Snowdon, its highest summit. The country lies within the north temperate zone and has a changeable, maritime climate.

Results

2012 Merthyr Tydfil Council Election [2]
PartySeatsGainsLossesNet gain/lossSeats %Votes %Votes+/−
  Labour 23+1569.745.58,145+12.5
  Independent 7-921.235.46,343 -7.0
  Liberal Democrat 0-65.1910-10.9
 Merthyr Independents2-16.14.4797-1.1
  Plaid Cymru 003.9703+1.2
  UKIP 1+13.03.3588N/A
  Communist 002.1383+1.7
  Conservative 000.350N/A

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References

  1. "Local elections 2012". BBC News. Retrieved 2012-04-30.
  2. "Local Election Results 2012: Merthyr Tydfil". Andrew Teale. Retrieved 2016-11-19.