Carmarthenshire County Council election, 1970
An election to the Carmarthenshire County Council was held on 9 April 1967.[1] It was preceded by the 1967 election and was the last election prior to the reorganization of local government in Wales. Carmarthenshire County Council was merged with Cardiganshire and Pembrokeshire to form the new county of Dyfed and the first elections to the new authority were held in 1973.
Overview of the result
The final elections saw the Independents retain control of the authority. The Plaid Cymru advance which was apparent in 1967 was halted and most candidates made little impact.
Boundary changes
There were no boundary changes at this election.
Retiring aldermen
The aldermen who retired at the election were ...
A number of retiring councillors stood down to allow retiring aldermen to be returned unopposed.
Unopposed returns
As in 1967, these were fewer in number than at most post-war elections.
Contested elections
Contests took place in the majority of wards, and Labour loast some further ground in the Llanelli area while at the same time winning back some seats lost three years previously. Labour also won two seats in Carmarthen town for the first time.
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 1970: 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 1970 : 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 19770: 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.2
Berwick
Burry Port East
Burry Port West
Caio
| Carmarthen Division 1 1970 |
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
±% |
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Labour |
T. Idwal Jones* |
unopposed |
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Labour hold |
Swing |
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Carmarthen Division 2
Carmarthen Division 3
Cenarth
Cilycwm
Conwil
Cwmamman
| Cwmamman 1970 |
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
±% |
|
Labour |
John Walters* |
unopposed |
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Labour hold |
Swing |
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Felinfoel
Hengoed
| Hengoed 1970 |
| 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 1970 |
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
±% |
|
Ratepayers |
T. Austin Griffiths* |
1,745 |
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Labour |
Ryan Jones |
845 |
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Others hold |
Swing |
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Llanboidy
Llandebie North
Llandebie South
Llandilo Rural
Llandilo Urban
Llandovery
Llandyssilio
Llanedy
| Llanedy 1970 |
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
±% |
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Labour |
T.E. Williams* |
unopposed |
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Labour hold |
Swing |
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Llanegwad
Llanelly Division.1
Llanelly Division 2
Llanelly Division 3
Llanelly Division 4
Llanelly Division 5
Llanelly Division 6
Llanelly Division 7
| Llanelly Division 7 1970 |
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
±% |
|
Labour |
R.A. James* |
unopposed |
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Labour hold |
Swing |
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Llanelly Division 8
| Llanelly Division 8 1970 |
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
±% |
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Labour |
George M. McConkey* |
unopposed |
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Labour hold |
Swing |
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Llanelly Division 9
| Llanelly Division 8 1970 |
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
±% |
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Labour |
S.I. Thomas** |
unopposed |
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Labour hold |
Swing |
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Llanfihangel Aberbythych
Llanfihangel-ar-Arth
Llangadog
Llangeler
| Llangeler 1970 |
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
±% |
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Labour |
D.T. Enoch* |
unopposed |
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Labour hold |
Swing |
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Llangendeirne
| Llangendeirne 1970 |
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
±% |
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Labour |
Tom Evans* |
unopposed |
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Labour hold |
Swing |
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Llangennech
Llangunnor
Llanon
Llansawel
Llanstephan
Llanybyther
Myddfai
Pembrey
Pontyberem
| Pontyberem 1970 |
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
±% |
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Labour |
Howard Jones* |
1,414 |
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Independent |
T.M. Morris |
769 |
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Democrat |
T. Ieuan Edwards |
346 |
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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 seats were taken by Labour.
References
- ↑ "County Council Elections". Carmarthen Journal. 15 April 1970.
Bibliography
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