2012 Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council election explained

The 2012 Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council election took place on 3 May 2012 to elect members of Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council in Wales.^[1] This was on the same day as other 2012 United Kingdom local elections. The Council shifted from Independent to Labour.

Results

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The Liberal Democrats lost all the gains they had made in 2008. The Independent coalition council leader also lost his seat.^[2]

Ward results

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Merthyr Vale

Independent coalition leader of the council, Jeff Edwards, lost his seat at this election.

Vaynor

Notes and References

1. Web site: Local elections 2012 . 2012-04-30 . BBC News.
2. News: Merthyr Tydfil: Full results, Labour gain . ITV News. 4 May 2012 . 2021-12-17 .
3. Web site: Rallings . Colin . Thrasher . Michael . Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council Election Results 1995-2012 . Elections Centre . Plymouth University.