1999 Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council election explained

The second election to Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council was held on 6 May 1999.[1] It was preceded by the 1995 election and followed by the 2004 election. On the same day there were elections to the other 21 local authorities in Wales and community councils in Wales and the first elections to the National Assembly for Wales were held.

Boundary Changes

An additional seat was created in the Pontyclun ward while the Rhydfelen Lower ward was abolished.

Overview

All 75 council seats were up for election. Plaid Cymru won control of the authority from Labour.[2]

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Ward Results

Gilfach Goch (one seat)

Roberts had been elected as a Residents' candidate in 1995

Pontyclun (two seats)

An additional seat was created in this ward.

Talbot Green (one seat)

Thorngate had been elected as a Labour candidate in 1995.

Ystrad (two seats)

Notes and References

  1. News: Results. Western Mail. 8 May 1999.
  2. Web site: Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council Election Results 1995-2012. The Elections Cente, Plymouth University. 6 May 2016.