Vale of Glamorgan Council
The Vale of Glamorgan Council is the governing body for the Vale of Glamorgan, one of the Principal Areas of Wales. It was run by the Conservative Party after the 2008 United Kingdom local elections, taking over the council from no overall control. Following the 2012 elections, it reverted to no overall control, and remained as such following the 2017 elections.[2][3]
Vale of Glamorgan Council Cyngor Bro Morgannwg | |
|---|---|
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| Type | |
| Type | |
| History | |
| Founded | 1 April 1996 |
| Preceded by | Vale of Glamorgan Borough Council South Glamorgan County Council |
| Leadership | |
Mayor of the Vale of Glamorgan | Cllr Christine Cave since 24 May 2019, Conservative |
Leader of the Council | |
Deputy Leader | |
Leader of the Opposition | |
Managing Director | Rob Thomas since 26 March 2015 |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 47 councillors[1] |
Political groups |
Labour (14)
Conservative (15) |
Length of term | 5 years |
| Elections | |
| First past the post | |
First election | 4 May 1995 |
Last election | 4 May 2017 |
Next election | 5 May 2022 |
| Meeting place | |
| Civic Offices, Barry | |
| Website | |
| www | |
Background
The new Vale of Glamorgan Council unitary authority came into effect on 1 April 1996, following the dissolution of South Glamorgan. It replaced the Vale of Glamorgan Borough Council, which had been a second-tier authority to South Glamorgan County Council.
Political makeup
Elections normally take place every five years, with the next election scheduled for May 2022.[4] The last election was on 4 May 2017,[5] and before that 3 May 2012.[6]
Conservative Councillor, John Thomas, led the council following the May 2017 elections, but resigned from the Conservative group together with his cabinet in 2019. In May 2019 Labour's Neil Moore (who had led the council until May 2017) became council leader, of a coalition of 14 Labour members, 8 former Conservative councillors and the four Llantwit First Independents.[7]
Current composition (2019)
| Group affiliation | Members | |
|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 15 | |
| Labour | 14 | |
| Independent |
10 | |
| Llantwit First Independent | 4 | |
| Plaid Cymru | 4 | |
| Total |
47 | |
Electoral divisions
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The county borough is divided into 23 electoral wards returning 47 councillors. Some of these wards are coterminous with communities (parishes) of the same name. Other wards may encompass several communities and in some cases communities can encompass more than one ward. The following table lists council wards, communities and associated geographical areas. Communities with a community council are indicated with a '*':
| Ward | Communities (Parishes) | Other geographic areas |
|---|---|---|
| Baruc | Barry Town* (Baruc ward) | The Knap, Garden Suburb, Barry Island |
| Buttrills | Barry Town* (Buttrills ward) | |
| Cadoc | Barry Town* (Cadoc ward) | Cadoxton, Palmerstown |
| Castleland | Barry Town* (Castleland ward) | Bendricks |
| Cornerswell | Penarth Town* (Cornerswell ward) | Cogan |
| Court | Barry Town* (Court ward) | |
| Cowbridge | Aberthin, City, Craig Penllyn, Llanblethian, Llandough, Llansannor, Penllyn, Pentre Meyrick, St Mary Church, St. Hillary, Trehyngyll, Ystradowen | |
| Dinas Powys | Eastbrook, Leckwith, Michaelston le Pit, Murch, St Andrew's Major, Westra | |
| Dyfan | Barry Town* (Dyfan ward) | Colcot, Highlight Park |
| Gibbonsdown | Barry Town* (Gibbonsdown ward) | Merthyr Dyfan |
| Illtyd | Barry Town* (Illtyd ward) | Cwm Talwg |
| Llandough | Llandough* | |
| Llandow/Ewenny | Colwinston, Corntown, Llysworney, Ruthin, St. Mary Hill, Sigingstone, Troes, | |
| Llantwit Major |
|
Boverton, Llanmaes, Monknash |
| Peterston-super-Ely | Clawdd Coch, Downs, Drope, Gwern y Steeple, Hensol, Pendoylan, St. Brides-super-Ely, St. George's | |
| Plymouth | Penarth Town* (Plymouth ward) | Lower Penarth, Cosmeston |
| Rhoose | East Aberthaw, Fonmon, Font-y-gari, Llanbethery, Llancadle, Llancarfan, Llantrithyd, Moulton, Penmark, Porthkerry, Tredogan, Walerston, | |
| St Athan | St Athan* | Flemingston, Gileston, West Aberthaw, East Camp, Eglwys Brewis |
| St Augustine's | Penarth Town* (St. Augustine ward) | Headlands, Penarth Marina, |
| St. Bride's Major |
|
Boughton, Ogmore, Ogmore-by-Sea, Southerndown |
| Stanwell | Penarth Town* (Stanwell ward) | |
| Sully | Sully* | Cog, Cosmeston, Lavernock, Swanbridge |
| Wenvoe | Wenvoe* | Bonvilston, Dyffryn, St. Lythans, St. Nicholas |
In the news
In 2010 it was revealed that the chief executive of the Vale of Glamorgan Council was the fourth highest paid in Wales, at £160,000 and £170,000 per annum. This was more than the salary of the First Minister of Wales. The Vale of Glamorgan Council explained, "The salary is on a par with other council chief executives".[11]
References
- "Open Council Data UK - compositions councillors parties wards elections". opencouncildata.co.uk. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
- "Vale of Glamorgan Council elections 2012: Results", Penarth Times, 4 May 2012
- "Vale of Glamorgan Council". BBC. BBC News. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
- Vale of Glamorgan BC: Local Government Election
- "How BBC election results will be calculated and reported in 2017". BBC. BBC News. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
- "Trailer - Local Elections May 2012". Keith Edkins. Retrieved 17 May 2012.
- Discombe, Matt (15 May 2019). "Tory rebels pledge support to Labour in shock council twist". walesonline. Retrieved 2 June 2019.
- "Vale of Glamorgan Council". BBC. BBC News. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
- "Vale Of Glamorgan council". BBC. 11 June 2004. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
- http://www.electionscentre.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Vale-of-Glamorgan-1995-2012.pdf
- "Council chief executives earn more than first minister", BBC News, 25 February 2010.