An election to the Carmarthenshire County Council was held in April 1961.[1] It was preceded by the 1958 election and followed, by the 1964 election.
Overview of the result
A close run election resulted in Labour increasing its majority by two after capturing an additional two seats. In addition, Labour took the majority of the aldermanic vacancies.[2]
Boundary changes
There were no boundary changes at this election.
Retiring aldermen
The aldermen who retired at the election were ...
A number of retiring councilors stood down to allow retiring aldermen to be returned unopposed. These included D.T. Williams at Llangadog, who stood down in favour of Gwynfor Evans.[3]
Unopposed returns
39 members were returned unopposed, including six of the nine members in Llanelli town.
Contested elections
20 contests took place.
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 1961: 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 1961 : 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 1961 : 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
Ammanford No.1
Ammanford No.1 1961
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
± |
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Labour |
Haydn Lewis* |
unopposed |
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Labour hold |
Swing |
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Ammanford No.2
Ammanford No.2 1961
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
± |
|
Labour |
Thomas E. Evans* |
unopposed |
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Labour hold |
Swing |
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Burry Port East
Burry Port East 1961
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
± |
|
Labour |
Edward Lewis* |
unopposed |
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Labour hold |
Swing |
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Burry Port West
Burry Port West 1961
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
± |
|
Labour |
Labor Dennis* |
unopposed |
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Labour hold |
Swing |
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Carmarthen Division 1 1961
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
± |
|
Labour |
G.V. Davies* |
unopposed |
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Labour hold |
Swing |
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Cwmamman
Cwmamman 1961
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
± |
|
Labour |
Rev. Oswald Rees Davies* |
unopposed |
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Labour hold |
Swing |
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Felinfoel
Felinfoel 1961
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
± |
|
Labour |
Arthur Cledwyn Francis* |
unopposed |
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Labour hold |
Swing |
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Hengoed
Hengoed 1961
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
± |
|
Labour |
Edgar S. Samuel* |
unopposed |
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Labour hold |
Swing |
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Llanarthney
Llanarthney 1961
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
± |
|
Labour |
D.M. Davies* |
unopposed |
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Labour hold |
Swing |
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Llandebie North
Llandebie North 1961
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
± |
|
Labour |
William Morris* |
unopposed |
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Labour hold |
Swing |
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Llanelly Division 2
Llanelly Division 2 1961
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
± |
|
Labour |
Brinley Owen* |
unopposed |
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Labour hold |
Swing |
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Llanelly Division 3
Llanelly Division 3 1961
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
± |
|
Labour |
Mrs Claudia R. Rees* |
unopposed |
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Labour hold |
Swing |
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Llanelly Division 4
Llanelly Division 4 1961
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
± |
|
Labour |
Mrs Loti Rees Hughes* |
unopposed |
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Labour hold |
Swing |
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Llanelly Division 6
Llanelly Division 6 1961
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
± |
|
Labour |
William Douglas Hughes** |
unopposed |
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Labour hold |
Swing |
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Llanelly Division 7
Llanelly Division 7 1961
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
± |
|
Labour |
D.J. Williams* |
unopposed |
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Labour hold |
Swing |
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Llanelly Division 9
Llanelly Division 8 1961
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
± |
|
Labour |
Sidney Ivor Thomas* |
unopposed |
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Labour hold |
Swing |
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Llangendeirne
Llangendeirne 1961
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
± |
|
Labour |
Rev R.G. James* |
unopposed |
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Labour hold |
Swing |
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Llanon
Labour had lost this ward in a by-election.
Pembrey
Pembrey 1961
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
± |
|
Labour |
Simon John Elwyn Samuel* |
unopposed |
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Labour hold |
Swing |
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Pontyberem
Pontyberem 1961
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
± |
|
Labour |
David John Jones* |
unopposed |
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Labour hold |
Swing |
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Quarter Bach
Quarter Bach 1961
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
± |
|
Labour |
Josiah Jones* |
unopposed |
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Labour hold |
Swing |
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Trimsaran
Trimsaran 1961
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
± |
|
Labour |
Samuel T. Hughes* |
unopposed |
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Labour hold |
Swing |
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Westfa
Westfa 1961
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
± |
|
Labour |
Emrys Aubrey** |
unopposed |
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Labour hold |
Swing |
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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. 14 April 1961.
- ↑ "Election of Aldermen". Carmarthen Journal. 28 April 1961.
- ↑ "Nominations". Carmarthen Journal. 24 March 1961.
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