1985 West Glamorgan County Council election explained

The fourth election to West Glamorgan County Council was held in May 1985.^[1] It was preceded by the 1981 election and followed by the 1989 election.

Candidates

Once again, the Labour Party fielded candidates in every ward. In addition to the Conservative Party and Plaid Cymru, a significant number of seats were contested by the SDP/Liberal Alliance. There were fewer Ratepayer candidates than at previous elections.

In the Neath area, Labour contested all thirteen seats, with Plaid Cymru running nine candidates.^[2]

Outcome

Labour retained their majority.

Results

• indicates sitting councillor

Ward Results

Victoria (two seats)

Notes and References

1. Web site: West Glamorgan County Council Election Results 1973-1993. The Elections Centre, Plymouth University. 14 November 2019.
2. News: Thomas . Wally . It's a Fight All the Way . 10 October 2022 . Neath Guardian. 13 April 1981 . 1.