Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council election, 2012

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The 2012 Rhondda Cynon Taf Council election took place on Thursday 3 May 2012 to elect members of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council in Wales. This was the same day as other United Kingdom local elections. The next full council election took place on 4 May 2017.

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council is the governing body for Rhondda Cynon Taf, one of the Principal Areas of Wales. The council headquarters are located in the town of Clydach Vale.

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.

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Election result

Labour remained in firm control of the council, after gaining an additional 16 seats. [1] [2] However, the leader of the council, Labour councillor Russell Roberts, lost his seat to an Independent candidate (in the Tonyrefail East ward) by 34 votes. [1]

The Labour Party is a centre-left political party in the United Kingdom that has been described as an alliance of social democrats, democratic socialists and trade unionists. The party's platform emphasises greater state intervention, social justice and strengthening workers' rights.

Tonyrefail village in South Wales, United Kingdom

Tonyrefail is a village and community in the Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough, South Wales, at the head of the River Ely,. It is situated 4 miles (6.4 km) northwest of Llantrisant, around 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from Trebanog and around 2 miles (3.2 km) from Williamstown. Tonyrefail was a rural hamlet and evolved into an industrial village during the second half of the 19th century, when coal and steel became synonymous with the South Wales Valleys. It now has a population of 11,035.

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council Election 2012 [1] [3]
PartySeatsGainsLossesNet gain/lossSeats %Votes %Votes+/−
  Labour 60+1680.054.635,568+6.4
  Plaid Cymru 9-1212.027.918,162-9.7
  Independent 4-15.39.36,085+2.4
  Liberal Democrat 1-31.33.62,350-1.7
  Conservative 101.32.61,700+1.8
  Green 000.7460+0.1
  TUSC 000.5298N/A
  Socialist Labour 000.5275N/A
  UKIP 000.3217-0.2
  Communist --------0.1

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Smith, Mark. "Council leader loses seat by 34 votes in big poll shock". South Wales Echo (2012 elections special supplement).
  2. ↑ Smith, Mark (10 May 2012). "Labour celebrates huge majority in RCT". Rhondda Leader(WalesOnline). Retrieved 2012-05-18.
  3. ↑ Teale, Andrew. "Local Election Results 2012: Rhondda Cynon Taf" . Retrieved 2016-11-15.


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