Neath Port Talbot

Independent 17, Communities First 3, unaffiliated Independent 2, Independent in the Liberal Democrat and Independent group 1. The western end of the South Wales valleys, with industrial/chemical industries in Port Talbot.

The Communities First Independent group was formed in September by Steve Hunt (Crynant, Onllwyn and Seven Sisters), Jeremy Hurley (Cimla and Pelenna) and Scott Jones (Gwynfi and Croeserw). Oliver Davies (Sandfields East), Leanne Jones (Resolven and Tonna) and Dave Whitelock (Bryn and Cwmavon) moved from Labour to unaffiliated Independent in June 2026. Rhidian Mizen (Bryn and Cwmavon) moved from Labour to unaffiliated Independent in May 2026.

Next local elections
2027

Election cycle
Full

Local authority type
Wales

Address
Port Talbot Civic Centre, Port Talbot SA13 1PJ

Phone
01639 763333

Website
http://www.npt.gov.uk/

Council Tax (Band D)
£2541.39