Caerphilly County Borough Council election, 2012

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The 2012 Caerphilly Council election took place on 3 May 2012 to elect members of Caerphilly County Borough Council in Wales.[1] This was on the same day as other United Kingdom local elections.

Election results

The Labour Party won control of the council from Plaid Cymru, after gaining an additional 20 seats.[2] Among the notable Plaid Cymru defeated councillors were the current mayor, Vera Jenkins (Crumlin ward) and Ron Davies, the ex-Labour Secretary of State for Wales (Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen ward).[2]

Caerphilly County Borough Council Election 2012[2]
Party Seats Gains Losses Net gain/loss Seats % Votes % Votes +/−
  Labour 50 +20 68.5
  Plaid Cymru 20 -12 27.4
  Independent 3 -8 4.1

References

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