Ward 5, Neath
At the most recent election (3 May 1979), M. O'Connor (The Labour Party) won Ward 5, with a majority of 340 votes on a turnout of 83.4%.
- Area type
- ward
- Within
- Neath
- Elections recorded
- 1
- Recorded results
- 3
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. O'Connor | The Labour Party | 914 | 53.7% | Yes |
| H. Thomas | Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales | 574 | 33.7% | No |
| R. Gibson | Residents | 215 | 12.6% | No |