Labour Nigel John Daniels Independent As part of the 2017 local elections in Wales on 4 May 2017, the 42 seats of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council were up for election.

[1] The majority of members elected were independents, replacing the previous Labour administration.

[2] [3] [4] In March 2018 Gareth Davies (Cwm), Plaid Cymru's only councillor in the area, resigned from the party.

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