Torfaen County Borough Council
Torfaen County Borough Council () is the governing body for Torfaen, one of the Principal Areas of Wales. Political makeup. Elections take place every four years. The last election was 4 May 2017. Historic results. Summary of the council composition after council elections, click on the year for full details of each election. Mayorality. The roles of mayor and deputy mayor were removed from the council in May 2018 as part of the 2018/19 budget. As a result, the council amended its constitution and approved the creation of a Presiding Member and Deputy Presiding Member to chair  council meetings. From May 2018, the roles and functions normally undertaken by a mayor have been undertaken by the leader of the council and cabinet members. Past Mayors. 2017 to 2018 Councillor J Powell 2016 to 2017 Councillor V Crick JP 2015 to 2016 Councillor G Davies 2014 to 2015 Councillor M Owen 2013 to 2014 Councillor N Mason 2012 to 2013 Councillor W Tomlinson 2011 to 2012 Councillor P Seabourne 2010 to 2011 Councillor T Huish 2009 to 2010 Councillor R Jones 2008 to 2009 Councillor A B James 2007 to 2008 Councillor W King 2006 to 2007 Councillor  M Barnett 2005 to 2006 Councillor L L Irwin 2004 to 2005 Councillor Y Warren 2003 to 2004 Councillor D Davies 2002 to 2003 Councillor J Everson 2001 to 2002 Councillor C Thomas 2000 to 2001 Councillor G R Clark 1999 to 2000 Councillor B I Ryan 1998 to 1999 Councillor K Edmunds 1997 to 1998 Councillor S J Brooks 1996 to 1997 Councillor S Smith 1995 to 1996 Councillor D Miller 1994 to 1995 Councillor M H Morgan 1993 to 1994 Councillor F H Bacon 1992 to 1993 Councillor T Davies 1991 to 1992 Councillor D J Rex 1990  to 1991 Councillor S Richards 1989 to 1990 Councillor B J Cunningham 1988 to 1989 Councillor W M Howell 1986 to 1988 Councillor D J Lloyd 1986 Councillor C G Thomas 1985 to 1986 Councillor H J Rosser 1984 to 1985 Councillor C Little 1983 to 1984 Councillor G I Davies 1982 to 1983 Councillor P Roberts JP 1981 to 1982 Councillor K Morgan 1980 to 1981 Councillor G S Evans JP 1979 to 1980 Councillor A J Davies 1978 to 1979 Councillor S E A James JP 1977 to 1978 Councillor G S R Powell 1976 to 1977 Councillor  D W Puddle BEM 1975 to 1976 Councillor M L Lee OBE JP 1974 to 1975 Councillor D B Richards BEM 1974 Councillor G M Day Electoral divisions. The county borough is divided into 24 electoral wards, returning 44 councillors. There are 6 elected community councils in the region. The following table lists council wards, communities and associated geographical areas. Communities with a community council are indicated with a '*':