An election to the Carmarthenshire County Council was held on 13 April 1967.[1] It was preceded by the 1964 election and followed by the 1970 election.
Overview of the result
The politics of the county had been transformed following the victory of Gwynfor Evans at the Carmarthen by-election in the previous year. This led to an increased number of Plaid Cymru candidates although they had limited success. The party polled well in several Llanelli wards. Another feature was the appearance of Liberal candidates for the first time for many years.
After a series of elections where Labour strengthened their majority on the Council the party suffered a number of losses and a majority of the elected councillors were Independents. The Labour losses included Douglas Hughes, leader of the Council and a member since 1928.
Boundary changes
There were no boundary changes at this election.
Retiring aldermen
The aldermen who retired at the election were ...
A number of retiring Labour councillors stood down to allow retiring aldermen to be returned unopposed.
Unopposed returns
A number of members were again returned unopposed, but these were fewer in number than at most post-war elections.
Contested elections
Of the contests that took place, the most notable were in Llanelli town where the leader of the authority, Alderman Douglas Hughes ( a member since 1928) and his wife Alderman Loti Rhys Hughes (a member since 1946) were both defeated. Another long-serving member. Alderman Emrys Aubrey, only narrowly held his seat at Westfa. Labour lost seats at Burry Port to the Independents and at Kidwelly and Pembrey to Plaid Cymru.
Within the Carmarthen parliamentary constituency, Plaid Cymru won no seats but stood for the first time at Quarter Bach and both Llandybie seats, polling well in each instance.
Summary of results
This section summarises the detailed results which are noted in the following sections.
This table summarises the result of the elections in all wards. 59 councillors were elected.
| Carmarthesnhire County Council 1967: elected members |
| Party |
Seats |
Gains |
Losses |
Net gain/loss |
Seats % |
Votes % |
Votes |
+/− |
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Labour |
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Plaid Cymru |
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Independent |
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| Carmarthenshire County Council 1967 : following election of new aldermen |
| Party |
Seats |
Gains |
Losses |
Net gain/loss |
Seats % |
Votes % |
Votes |
+/− |
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Labour |
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Plaid Cymru |
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Independent |
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| Carmarthenshire County Council 1967 : following election of new aldermen and by-elections |
| Party |
Seats |
Gains |
Losses |
Net gain/loss |
Seats % |
Votes % |
Votes |
+/− |
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Labour |
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Plaid Cymru |
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Independent |
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Ward results
Abergwili
Ammanford No.1
| Ammanford No.1 1964 |
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
±% |
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Labour |
Frank Davies** |
unopposed |
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Labour hold |
Swing |
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Ammanford No.2
Berwick
Burry Port East
Burry Port West
Caio
Carmarthen Division 2
Carmarthen Division 3
Cenarth
Cilycwm
Conwil
Cwmamman
Felinfoel
| Felinfoel 1964 |
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
±% |
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Labour |
Arthur Cledwyn Francis* |
unopposed |
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Labour hold |
Swing |
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Hengoed
| Hengoed 1964 |
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
±% |
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Labour |
D.J. Stone** |
unopposed |
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Labour hold |
Swing |
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Kidwelly
Laugharne
Llanarthney
| Llanarthney 1967 |
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
±% |
|
Ratepayers |
T. Austin Griffiths* |
1,493 |
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Labour |
Percy M. Lewis |
961 |
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Others hold |
Swing |
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Llanboidy
Llandebie North
Llandebie South
Llandilo Rural
Llandilo Urban
| Llandilo Urban 1964 |
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
±% |
|
Labour |
D.W Watkin* |
unopposed |
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Labour hold |
Swing |
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Llandovery
Llandyssilio
Llanedy
Llanegwad
Llanelly Division.1
| Llanelly Division.1 1964 |
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
±% |
|
Labour |
Dr H.D. Llewellyn* |
unopposed |
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Labour hold |
Swing |
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Llanelly Division 2
Llanelly Division 3
Llanelly Division 4
Llanelly Division 5
Llanelly Division 6
Llanelly Division 7
Llanelly Division 8
| Llanelly Division 8 1964 |
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
±% |
|
Labour |
George M. McConkey* |
unopposed |
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Labour hold |
Swing |
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Llanelly Division 9
Llanfihangel Aberbythych
Llanfihangel-ar-Arth
Llangadog
Llangeler
Llangendeirne
| Llangendeirne 1964 |
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
±% |
|
Labour |
Tom Evans* |
unopposed |
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Labour hold |
Swing |
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Llangennech
| Llangennech 1964 |
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
±% |
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Labour |
John William Boyles* |
unopposed |
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Labour hold |
Swing |
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Llangunnor
Llanon
| Llanon 1964 |
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
±% |
|
Labour |
David William James* |
unopposed |
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Labour hold |
Swing |
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Llansawel
Llanstephan
Llanybyther
Myddfai
Pembrey
Pontyberem
| Pontyberem 1964 |
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
±% |
|
Labour |
David John Jones* |
unopposed |
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Labour hold |
Swing |
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Quarter Bach
Rhydcymerau
St Clears
St Ishmaels
Trelech
Trimsaran
Westfa
Whitland
Election of aldermen
In addition to the 59 councillors the council consisted of 19 county aldermen. Aldermen were elected by the council, and served a six-year term. Following the elections, the majority of the aldermanic setas were taken by Labour.
References
- ↑ "County Council Elections". Carmarthen Journal. 19 April 1967.
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