Plaid Cymru has confirmed it is exploring the possibility of forming a coalition at Neath Port Talbot Council after Labour lost their grip on power in the local elections. Despite winning the most seats on Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council (NPTCBC), Labour's share of councillors nearly halved - going from 43 in the last elections in 2017 to 25 this year. Plaid now hold 12 seats and the independents, who made the biggest gains, now hold 18.
Plaid Cymru confirmed that they have offered to begin discussions on forming a coalition administration on the council. Plaid Cymru group leader at NPTCBC, Alun Llewelyn, said: "Plaid's group of 12 councillors are eager to discuss a programme of policies to form a new progressive administration with independents and others in Neath Port Talbot.
"Among our priorities are reviewing schools closure policies, a valleys strategy, supporting small businesses in our town centres and better support for economic development. We also want to tackle environmental deterioration across Neath Port Talbot and ensure that street care and visible services are rapidly improved.
