2012 Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council election explained

The 2012 Rhondda Cynon Taf Council election took place on Thursday 3 May 2012 to elect members of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council in Wales. This was the same day as other United Kingdom local elections. It was preceded by the 2008 election and the next full council election took place on 4 May 2017.

Election result

Labour remained in firm control of the council, after gaining an additional 16 seats.^{[1] [2]} However, the leader of the council, Labour councillor Russell Roberts, lost his seat to an Independent candidate (in the Tonyrefail East ward) by 34 votes.

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Ward results

Brynna (1 seat)

Roger Turner, elected as an Independent in 2004 and 2008 stood as a Labour candidate.

Ystrad (2 seats)

External links

• Election Results 2012, Rhonda Cynon Taf website

Notes and References

1. News: Smith. Mark. Council leader loses seat by 34 votes in big poll shock. South Wales Echo (2012 elections special supplement).
2. News: Smith. Mark. Labour celebrates huge majority in RCT. Rhondda Leader(WalesOnline). 10 May 2012. 2012-05-18.