1991 Llanelli Borough Council election explained

An election to Llanelli Borough Council was held in May 1991.[1] It was preceded by the 1987 election and followed, as a result of local government reorganisation in Wales and the formation of unitary authorities, by the Carmarthenshire County Council election of 1995. On the same day there were elections to the other district local authorities and community councils in Wales.

Overview

The Labour Party faced further losses as various other parties won seats throughout the borough, including the Green Party, which won seats for the first time.

Boundary changes

There were no boundary changes.

Results by ward

Tyisha (two seats)

By-elections between 1991 and 1995

Hendy by-election 1993 (one seat)

A by-election was held in the Hendy ward following the death of Labour councillor Len McDonagh.[2] The contest was won by a single vote by Plaid Cymru candidate Gwyn Hopkins, who had previously served as a member of Dyfed County Council from 1977 until 1981.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Llanelli Borough Council Election Results 1973-1991. The Elections Cente, Plymouth University. 8 May 2016.
  2. News: Plaid victory upsets balance of power. . 21 April 2023 . Llanelli Star . 1 April 1993 . 5.