City and County of Swansea Council election, 1999

Overview

All council seats were up for election. These were the second elections held following local government reorganisation and the abolition of West Glamorgan County Council.

Boundaries

There were some changes in ward boundaries for this election.

Candidates

The contests were fought by most of the main parties but Labour was the only one to contest the majority of seats.

Bonymaen (two seats)

The Independent candidate had captured the seat from Labour at a by-election.

Castle (four seats)

Possible boundary change. The number of seats increased from three to four. David Phillips had previously represented the Uplands ward.

Clydach (two seats)

Possible boundary change. The number of seats increased from one to two.

Cockett (four seats)

Dai Lloyd had won a seat from Labour at a by-election.

Cwmbwrla (three seats)

Possible boundary change. The number of seats increased from two to three.

Dunvant (two seats)

Possible boundary change. The number of seats increased from one to two. Labour had held the single seat ward in 1995.

Fairwood (one seat)

Elected as an Independent in 1995, John Bushell successfully defended the seat as a Conservative.

Gowerton (one seat)

Possible boundary change.

Kingsbridge (two seats)

Possible boundary change. The number of seats reduced from two to one. Labour had held both seats in 1995.

Llangyfelach (one seat)

Possible boundary change. The number of seats reduced from two to one. Independents had held both seats in 1995. Phil Downing had been elected for the now-abolished

Llansamlet (four seats)

Possible boundary change. The number of seats increased from three to four.

Morriston (five seats)

Possible boundary change. The number of seats increased from four to five.

Penderry (three seats)

Possible boundary change. The number of seats reduced from four to three. Doreen Jones represented Mynyddbach from 1995 until 1999

Pontarddulais (two seats)

Boundary Change. The number of seats increased from one to two. John Miles represented the Talybont ward which was abolished.

Sketty (five seats)

Possible boundary change. The number of seats increased from four to five. June Stanton was elected as an Independent in 1995 but subsequently joined the Liberal Democrats.

Townhill (three seats)

Possible boundary change. The number of seats increased from two to three.

Upper Loughor (two seats)

Possible boundary change. the number of seats was reduced from two to one

West Cross (two seats)

The Liberal Democrats won a by-election following the election of previous member Martin Caton as MP for Gower.