2008 Welsh local government election
2008 Elections to Monmouthshire County Council were held on 1 May 2008. The whole council was up for election and the Conservative Party held overall control of the council. The election was preceded by the 2004 elections and followed by the 2012 elections.
Election results: overview
Monmouthshire Local Election Result 2008 Party | Seats | Gains | Losses | Net gain/loss | Seats % | Votes % | Votes | +/− |
| Conservative | 29 | 5 | 0 | +5 | 67.44 | 47.15 | 12,879 | +3.55 |
| Liberal Democrats | 5 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 11.63 | 22.20 | 6,061 | +4.03 |
| Labour | 7 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 16.28 | 17.51 | 4,782 | -2.43 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 2.36 | 7.73 | 2,110 | -6.59 |
| Plaid Cymru | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 2.36 | 4.75 | 1,296 | +1.74 |
| Green | 0 | 0 | 0 | = | 0.00 | 0.64 | 175 | +0.46 |
| UKIP | 0 | 0 | 0 | = | - | - | - | -0.80 |
Monmouthshire Local Election Result 2008 (wards in Monmouth constituency) Party | Seats | Gains | Losses | Net gain/loss | Seats % | Votes % | Votes | +/− |
| Conservative | 28 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 80.00 | 52.50 | 11,746 | +4.93 |
| Liberal Democrats | 4 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 14.29 | 23.14 | 5,177 | +1.47 |
| Labour | 3 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 8.57 | 13.93 | 3,116 | -2.79 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 2.86 | 7.77 | 1,738 | -5.32 |
| Plaid Cymru | 0 | 0 | 0 | = | 0.00 | 1.88 | 423 | +1.15 |
| Green | 0 | 0 | 0 | = | 0.00 | 0.78 | 175 | +0.56 |
Monmouthshire Local Election Result 2008 (wards in Newport East constituency) Party | Seats | Gains | Losses | Net gain/loss | Seats % | Votes % | Votes | +/− |
| Labour | 4 | 2 | 2 | = | 50.00 | 33.81 | 1,666 | -2.65 |
| Conservative | 2 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 25.00 | 22.99 | 1,133 | -0.80 |
| Liberal Democrats | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 12.50 | 17.94 | 884 | +17.94 |
| Plaid Cymru | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 12.50 | 17.72 | 873 | +2.90 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0.00 | 7.54 | 372 | -13.14 |
| Green | 0 | 0 | 0 | = | 0.00 | - | - | - |
| UKIP | 0 | 0 | 0 | = | - | - | - | -4.97 |
Electoral division (ward) results
Abergavenny, Cantref Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Conservative | Paul Richard Jordan[1] | 453 | 52.98 | -4.22 |
| Labour | Margaret Harris | 243 | 28.42 | +12.47 |
| Plaid Cymru | John Walters | 86 | 10.06 | +10.06 |
| Liberal Democrats | Patricia (Pat) Morris | 73 | 8.54 | +8.54 |
Majority | 210 | 24.56 | -5.78 |
Turnout | 855 | 51.01 | -6.86 |
| Conservative hold | Swing | -8.38 | |
Abergavenny, Castle Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Conservative | Maureen Powell[2] | 370 | 45.48 | -1.54 |
| Independent | Anthony (Tony) O'Donovan | 283 | 33.61 | +11.43 |
| Labour | Margaret E. Phillips | 129 | 15.32 | -1.48 |
| Liberal Democrats | Tony R. Potts | 60 | 7.13 | -3.46 |
Majority | 87 | 10.33 | -12.67 |
Turnout | 842 | 53.35 | -0.51 |
| Conservative hold | Swing | -6.47 | |
Abergavenny, Grofield Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Liberal Democrats | Douglas L. Edwards[3] | 431 | 70.89 | +26.87 |
| Conservative | Nigel C. Beaven | 122 | 20.07 | -4.79 |
| Plaid Cymru | Mary Harris | 55 | 9.05 | +9.05 |
Majority | 309 | 50.82 | +31.66 |
Turnout | 612 | 48.15 | -8.80 |
| Liberal Democrats hold | Swing | +15.83 | |
Abergavenny, Lansdown Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Liberal Democrats | James George[4] | 359 | 53.03 | +48.43 |
| Labour | Robin A. Griffiths | 164 | 24.22 | -16.50 |
| Conservative | Martin J. Hickman | 112 | 16.54 | -3.33 |
| Independent | Norma C. Watkins | 30 | 4.43 | -24.30 |
| Plaid Cymru | Laurie Jones | 12 | 1.77 | -4.31 |
Majority | 195 | 28.81 | +16.82 |
Turnout | 677 | 43.63 | +6.26 |
| Liberal Democrats gain from Labour | Swing | +32.29 | |
Abergavenny, Priory Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Conservative | Jane P. Foulser[5] | 423 | 67.04 | +20.75 |
| Liberal Democrats | Caroline Duchet | 208 | 32.96 | +24.07 |
Majority | 215 | 34.08 | +16.16 |
Turnout | 631 | 42.54 | -3.4 |
| Conservative hold | Swing | | |
Caerwent Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Conservative | Philip (Phil) Murphy[6] | 458 | 71.56 | +16.15 |
| Labour | Julie Roberts | 118 | 18.15 | -17.81 |
| Liberal Democrats | Thomas (Tom) Sullivan | 64 | 9.85 | +1.66 |
Majority | 430 | 34.08 | +16.16 |
Turnout | 640 | 46.14 | -4.37 |
| Conservative hold | Swing | +16.98 | |
Chepstow, Larkfield Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Liberal Democrats | Phylip (Phil) A. D. Hobson[7] | 417 | 51.74 | -1.82 |
| Conservative | Martin Brady | 305 | 37.84 | -8.60 |
| Labour | David Roman | 84 | 10.42 | +10.42 |
Majority | 112 | 13.09 | +6.78 |
Turnout | 806 | 53.47 | +0.80 |
| Liberal Democrats hold | Swing | +3.89 | |
Chepstow, St. Christopher's Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Conservative | Stephanie M. Dovey[8] | 205 | 35.10 | +6.46 |
| Liberal Democrats | Henry Ashby | 203 | 34.76 | +22.03 |
| Labour | Pamela (Pam) Birchall | 176 | 30.14 | -10.06 |
Majority | 2 | 0.34 | n/a |
Turnout | 584 | 35.74 | +1.04 |
| Conservative gain from Labour | Swing | +8.26 | |
Chepstow, St. Kingsmark Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Conservative | David L. S. Dovey[9] | 474 | 55.50 | +8.30 |
| Liberal Democrats | Henry Hodges | 270 | 31.62 | -11.45 |
| Labour | Hilary M. Beach | 110 | 12.88 | +3.15 |
Majority | 204 | 23.88 | +19.75 |
Turnout | 854 | 40.44 | -4.91 |
| Conservative hold | Swing | +9.88 | |
Chepstow, St. Mary's Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Liberal Democrats | Jacqueline (Jacqui) Sullivan[10] | 362 | 58.96 | +9.70 |
| Conservative | Benjamin (Ben) Smith | 166 | 27.04 | -4.69 |
| Labour | Thomas (Tom) P. Kirton | 86 | 14.01 | -5.00 |
Majority | 196 | 31.92 | +14.39 |
Turnout | 614 | 45.09 | +4.65 |
| Liberal Democrats hold | Swing | +7.20 | |
Chepstow, Thornwell Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | Armand C. Watts[11] | 396 | 54.17 | +0.03 |
| Conservative | Marian J. Lewis | 234 | 32.01 | -1.66 |
| Liberal Democrats | Anthony (Tony) Redhead | 101 | 13.82 | +1.63 |
Majority | 162 | 22.16 | +1.69 |
Turnout | 731 | 39.74 | +2.39 |
| Labour hold | Swing | +0.85 | |
Croesonen Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | Roger G. Harris[12] | 308 | 51.94 | +11.78 |
| Conservative | Laura L. Pike | 219 | 36.93 | +5.71 |
| Liberal Democrats | Charlotte Jones | 66 | 11.13 | +5.76 |
Majority | 89 | 15.01 | +6.07 |
Turnout | 593 | 39.63 | +0.00 |
| Labour hold | Swing | +3.04 | |
Crucorney Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Conservative | Andrew C. James | 469 | | - |
| Independent | Robert (Bob) J. B. Wilcox | 381 | | - |
| Liberal Democrats | Nicholas (Nick) Tatam | 65 | | - |
Majority | | | - |
Turnout | 917 | 57.89 | |
| Conservative gain from Independent | Swing | | |
Devauden Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Conservative | Robert J. W. Greenland | uncontested | | - |
Majority | - | - | - |
Turnout | - | - | - |
| Conservative hold | Swing | - | |
Goetre Fawr Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Conservative | Bryan Jones | 623 | | - |
| Plaid Cymru | Edward H. Evans | 235 | | - |
Majority | | | - |
Turnout | 871 | 47.00 | -12.94 |
| Conservative hold | Swing | | |
Llanbadoc Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Conservative | Valerie (Val) E. Smith | uncontested | | - |
| Conservative hold | Swing | - | |
Llanelly Hill (2) Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | Simon G. M. Howarth | 887 | | - |
| Conservative | Giles Howard | 624 | | - |
| Independent | Adrian Edwards | 545 | 6.55 | - |
| Independent | Anthony (Tony) R. Carrington | 458 | | - |
| Independent | Martin L. Thomas | 310 | | - |
Turnout | | 52.17 | +4.81 |
| Independent hold | Swing | - | |
| Conservative gain from Independent | Swing | | |
Llanfoist Fawr Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Conservative | Eric Saxon | 345 | 56.84 | -13.22 |
| Liberal Democrats | Jan Shivel | 261 | 43.16 | +30.31 |
Majority | 84 | 13.68 | -39.29 |
Turnout | 607 | 48.72 | -6.96 |
| Conservative hold | Swing | -21.77 | |
Llangybi Fawr Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Conservative | Peter R. Clarke | Uncontested | | - |
| Conservative hold | Swing | - | |
Llanover Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Conservative | Brian R. Hood | 655 | 66.70 | -9.01 |
| Labour | Margaret E. Willcock | 205 | 20.88 | +7.85 |
| Liberal Democrats | Tim Willott | 118 | 12.02 | +0.76 |
Majority | 450 | 45.82 | -16.86 |
Turnout | 982 | 54.40 | -1.92 |
| Conservative hold | Swing | -8.43 | |
Llantilio Crossenny Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Conservative | Ruth Edwards | 530 | 74.54 | +32.73 |
| Liberal Democrats | Patrick Tandy | 181 | 25.46 | +17.57 |
Majority | 349 | 49.08 | +41.88 |
Turnout | 711 | 51.82 | -11.16 |
| Conservative hold | Swing | +7.58 | |
Llanwenarth Ultra Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | Christine Walby | 276 | 50.27 | +8.58 |
| Conservative | Owen W. M. Marsh | 273 | 49.73 | +23.55 |
Majority | 3 | 9.56 | -9.02 |
Turnout | 562 | 51.28 56.32 | -5.04 |
| Labour hold | Swing | -7.49 | |
Magor with Undy, Mill Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Conservative | John Major | 513 | 61.27 | -3.55 |
| Labour | Neeta S. Baicher | 206 | 24.58 | -10.60 |
| Liberal Democrats | Paul Rutter | 119 | 14.15 | +14.15 |
Majority | 307 | 36.69 | +7.05 |
Turnout | 838 | 39.59 | -1.03 |
| Conservative hold | Swing | +3.53 | |
Magor with Undy, The Elms Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Conservative | James Harris | 334 | 42.82 | +20.37 |
| Independent | Olive Evans | 209 | 26.80 | +26.80 |
| Independent | Brian A. Burt | 159 | 20.39 | +20.39 |
| Liberal Democrats | Ben Robbins | 78 | 9.99 | +9.99 |
Majority | 125 | 16.02 | +15.33 |
Turnout | 782 | 33.00 | -3.68 |
| Conservative gain from Labour | Swing | +3.22 | |
Mardy Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Conservative | John Prosser | 234 | 39.13 | +2.95 |
| Independent | Ralph F. Chapman | 175 | 29.26 | +1.64 |
| Labour | Adrian J. G. Nelmes | 120 | 20.07 | -2.79 |
| Plaid Cymru | Stuart K. Neale | 35 | 5.85 | -0.61 |
| Liberal Democrats | Emily Robbins | 34 | 5.69 | -2.41 |
Majority | 59 | 9.87 | +1.31 |
Turnout | 598 | 44.59 | -2.23 |
| Conservative hold | Swing | +0.66 | |
Mitchel Troy Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Conservative | Geoffrey (Geoff) C. Burrows | 350 | 63.99 | +10.39 |
| Liberal Democrats | Alison Willott | 197 | 36.01 | -10.39 |
Majority | 153 | 27.98 | +20.78 |
Turnout | 548 | 58.54 | +5.03 |
| Conservative hold | Swing | +10.39 | |
Monmouth, Dixton with Osbaston Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Conservative | Bob Hayward | 549 | 64.14 | +16.70 |
| Liberal Democrats | Anthea M. Dewhurst | 307 | 35.86 | -16.70 |
Majority | 242 | 28.28 | +23.16 |
Turnout | 861 | 47.54 | -10.82 |
| Conservative gain from Liberal Democrats | Swing | +16.70 | |
Monmouth, Drybridge Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Conservative | Alan M. Wintle | 488 | 49.24 | +2.58 |
| Liberal Democrats | Richard Bond | 330 | 33.30 | -6.43 |
| Labour | Maureen Roach | 173 | 17.46 | +17.46 |
Majority | 158 | 15.94 | +9.01 |
Turnout | 1000 | 41.88 | -1.55 |
| Conservative hold | Swing | +4.51 | |
References
- ^ "Monmouthshire County Council County Council Election" (PDF). monmouthshire.gov.uk. 1 May 2008. p. 1. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
- ^ "Monmouthshire County Council County Council Election" (PDF). monmouthshire.gov.uk. 1 May 2008. p. 1. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
- ^ "Monmouthshire County Council County Council Election" (PDF). monmouthshire.gov.uk. 1 May 2008. p. 2. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
- ^ "Monmouthshire County Council County Council Election" (PDF). monmouthshire.gov.uk. 1 May 2008. p. 2. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
- ^ "Monmouthshire County Council County Council Election" (PDF). monmouthshire.gov.uk. 1 May 2008. p. 4. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
- ^ "Monmouthshire County Council County Council Election" (PDF). monmouthshire.gov.uk. 1 May 2008. p. 1. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
- ^ "Monmouthshire County Council County Council Election" (PDF). monmouthshire.gov.uk. 1 May 2008. p. 3. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
- ^ "Monmouthshire County Council County Council Election" (PDF). monmouthshire.gov.uk. 1 May 2008. p. 5. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
- ^ "Monmouthshire County Council County Council Election" (PDF). monmouthshire.gov.uk. 1 May 2008. p. 5. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
- ^ "Monmouthshire County Council County Council Election" (PDF). monmouthshire.gov.uk. 1 May 2008. p. 5. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
- ^ "Monmouthshire County Council County Council Election" (PDF). monmouthshire.gov.uk. 1 May 2008. p. 5. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
- ^ "Monmouthshire County Council County Council Election" (PDF). monmouthshire.gov.uk. 1 May 2008. p. 1. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
External links
- Monmouthshire County Council: List of full results
- BBC News: Monmouthshire election result 2008
- South Wales Argus: "Tories Romp Home to Monmouthshire Council Election Victory"