🌟 Exciting news from Treorchy! 🌟
Plaid Cymru has successfully held onto their council seat in a recent by-election on the Rhondda Cynon Taf Council. Say hello to Richard Clarke, the new face representing Treorchy! 🎉
The by-election occurred to fill the vacancy left by Sera Evans, who stepped up to the Senedd for Afan Ogwr Rhondda last month. Richard Clarke emerged victorious with a notable 1,147 votes, overshadowing Reform UK’s Craig Ford, who secured 260 votes. Other contenders included Welsh Labour’s David Morris with 164 votes, Cerys Walker of the Welsh Conservatives with 27, and the Welsh Green Party’s Daniel Buck with 23 votes.
With a 27.66% turnout, the people of Treorchy showed up to make their voices count, even against the odds of a hot summer day. ☀️
Richard expressed heartfelt gratitude to his community, declaring, “This victory belongs entirely to the people of our community. Our valley values hard work and dedication over empty rhetoric.” His commitment to serving Treorchy remains steadfast, promising no gap in service with his Plaid Cymru colleagues.
To those helping him along the journey, Richard sends thanks aplenty, from his campaign team and friends to his election agent, Darren Jones.
Let’s give a big shoutout to Richard’s predecessor, Sera Evans, for her unwavering support, and a special nod to Richard’s wife, Linda, for being his pillar throughout the campaign. 💚
Congrats Richard Clarke! Treorchy is ready to see the positive change you’ll bring. 🌿 #TreorchyVictory #PlaidCymru #RhonddaCynonTaf #LocalHeroes