Alan Cameron Williams, an Independent candidate has won the Bigyn Ward, Llanelli Town Council By-Election with 71 percent of the vote, gaining the seat from Labour in another of its long-held strongholds.
Mr Williams, an employee of Lloyds Bank for over 38 years and former Committee member of Llanelli RFC has a wide experience of working on a range of local issues and supporting community organisations.
The final result was:
Alan Cameron Williams, Independent (490 votes)
Neville Gilasbey, Labour (203 votes)
The by-election was called following the disqualification of a Labour Councillor as they had not attended any Council meeting over a period of 6 months.
Mr Williams said:-
“I’d like to give my heartfelt thanks to the residents of Glenalla, Penyfan, Llwynwhilwg, Stebonheath, Coedcae and across the Bigyn Ward for their support and faith in me. I’m proud to have been part of a positive campaign with a clear message of putting our Community and not Party first.
“I’m looking forward to working with Independent County + Town Councillor Michael Cranham to secure a stronger, fairer and brighter future for Bigyn. Our priorities include fighting to protect all of our local health services at Prince Philip Hospital, keeping Bigyn tidy by taking action on fly-tipping and littering, raising residents’ concerns on speeding, traffic management and road safety as well as calling for investment to upgrade play equipment and surfaces at our parks.”
Councillor Michael Cranham added:-
“This result is a clear message to the Labour-led Town Council to reverse their decision to introduce ‘Attendance Allowance’ expenses for Town Councillors which has cost the taxpayer over £15,000 so far while also the UK Labour Government had previously withdrawn the Winter Fuel Allowance from pensioners affecting over 1,000 residents in Bigyn Ward”.
“I have known Alan for many years, and he will be an excellent Councillor. He is someone who cares, works hard and will always put our community first. Together, we will make a strong team with a drive and determination to get things done while also being available to anyone who needs our assistance”
Independent Opposition Councillors on the Town Council have also labelled the victory in Bigyn as a ‘landslide’ and one which now shows that they offer a real alternative to the current Labour-led Town Council ahead of the next Council elections scheduled to take place in 2027.
Alan Cameron Williams