The 2022 election to Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council was held on 5 May 2022 as part of wider local elections across Wales. The election was preceded by the 2017 election. Three candidates (from the sixty seats available) were elected unopposed.
Changes took place at this election as a result of a ward review and recommendations by the Local Democracy and Boundary Commission for Wales. The number of wards were reduced from 42 to 34, resulting in the number of councillors reducing from 64 to 60. 16 wards saw no change at all.
Nominations closed on 4 April 2022.
The following results were announced following the elections. In the case of wards electing more than one councillor the percentage figures reflect the number of ballot papers issued rather than the total number of votes.
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Chris James was elected as a Labour candidate in 2017.
Scott Jones was elected as a Labour candidate in 2017.
Jones was the former councillor for the Margam ward, which was merged with Tai-bach in 2022. Keogh was formerly the councillor for Port Talbot
Due to the death of a candidate, the Port Talbot ward election was postponed until 23 June 2022.
The Independent Group and Plaid Cymru agreed a deal to take control of the council, ending 26 years of Labour dominance.
A by-election was held in Briton Ferry East on 15 February 2024 following the resignation of Independent councillor, Chris James.
A by-election was held in Rhos on 15 February 2024 following the death of Plaid Cymru councillor, Marcia Spooner.
A by-election was held in Neath East on 28 March 2024 following the death of Labour councillor, Shelia Penry.
A by-election was held in Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera on 3 April 2025 following the resignation of Labour councillor, Cathy James.
A by-election was held in Baglan on 17 July 2025 following the death of Labour councillor, Peter Richards.