2017 Pembrokeshire County Council election explained

The 2017 election to Pembrokeshire County Council was held on 4 May 2017 as part of wider local elections across Wales. The election was preceded by the 2012 election.^[1] It was followed by the 2022 election. Twelve seats (out of the sixty available) had candidates elected unopposed.

Ward results

Nominations closed on 4 April 2017.^[2]

Burton

Rob Summons was elected as an Independent at a by-election in 2013.

Fishguard North West

Pat Davies was elected as a Labour candidate in 2012

Haverfordwest Priory

The sitting member was elected as an Independent in 2012.

Letterston

Tom Richards, who had held the seat as an Independent since 1995, chose to contest as a Conservative having only narrowly defeated a Conservative in 2012.

Milford Central

Stephen Joseph was elected as a Plaid Cymru candidate in 2012 but subsequently left the party.

Rudbaxton

Steve Yelland was elected as an Independent in 2012, defeating the sitting Conservative candidate

Scleddau

Owen Watkin James was elected as a Conservative in 2008 and 2012.

Wiston

Notes and References

1. Web site: Wales local council elections 2017: All you need to know. BBC News. 4 April 2017. 3 April 2017.
2. Web site: Statement of Persons Nominated. Pembrokeshire County Council. 7 April 2017.