We’re pleased to share the results of the recent election for the Newtown (Llanllwchaiarn West) ward, held on Wednesday, 15th October 2025. The community came together to choose a new representative for the Town Council and we are delighted to announce that Mr Daniel Lewis Spilsbury has been elected as your new town councillor.
The election saw a turnout of 22%, with 323 votes cast from the 1,472 eligible voters. The results were as follows:
Daniel Lewis Spilsbury (Welsh Conservatives) – 146 votes
Zwelibanzi Radebe – 91 votes
Jonathan Patrick Broughall Hunt – 62 votes
Sigrid Menzel (Independent) – 23 votes
Spoiled ballot papers – 1
The count and declaration of the result took place immediately after the polls closed, with the official notice posted outside the council office by 11:00pm.
Mr Spilsbury will formally take office upon signing the Declaration of Acceptance and agreeing to uphold the council’s Code of Conduct. We look forward to welcoming him and supporting him in his new role.
Town Clerk Ed Humphreys shared “I extend a warm welcome to your new town councillor and, with officers, will do our utmost to help Mr Spilsbury understand and fulfil his duties as an elected representative working with others to make democratic decisions in the interests of the community as a whole. I’d also like to thank the other candidates for their interest and participation in the democratic electoral process, and of course those voters who turned out to cast their vote in the common purpose. Finally, I thank the Returning Officer and staff for conducting the democratic electoral process itself.”
We’re proud of everyone who took part whether standing as a candidate, casting a vote, or helping to run the election. Democracy thrives when communities engage and this election was a great example of that spirit.