Created in the 2023 boundary review, replacing Aberavon.
A new constituency created in the 2023 boundary review.
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Stephen Kinnock
Labour PartyStephen Kinnock is the Labour MP for Aberafan Maesteg, and has been an MP continually since 7 May 2015. He currently holds the Government post of Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care).
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Positive coverage
“UK Gov Boosts Support for Musculoskeletal Conditions” — Mirage News
“Research begins on creating sustainable wind turbine towers with UK steel” — East Anglian Daily Times
Won by Lab in its first election in 2024. Covers Port Talbot, Maesteg and Pyle. Population 91,342.
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£26,500
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£30,600
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
1,895
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
40
0 primary, 0 secondary, 40 other
Total Income Tax▼
£153m
from 41,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,580
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£3,690
per taxpayer / year
Source: HMRC Survey of Personal Incomes, tax year 2022-23. Allocated by taxpayer residence. Covers income tax only — excludes NI, VAT, and capital gains. Sample-based estimate (~8% confidence interval).
1 large town, 4 towns, 6 villages, rural areas — 92,580 total population
Source: ONS Built-Up Areas (Census 2021) + data.police.uk — crime rates are per 1,000 population (last 3 months)
Source: data.police.uk — street-level crime data aggregated from LSOA to constituency
35 councillors across 16 wards · Last elections: Feb 2024
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberavon | Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales | Andrew Dacey | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Stephanie Lynch | May 2022 | |
| Baglan | Labour Party | Carol Clement-Williams | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Peter Denis Richards | May 2022 | |
| Labour Party | Susanne Renkes | May 2022 | |
| Briton Ferry East | Labour Party | Gareth Rice | Feb 2024 |
| Briton Ferry West | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Kirsty Louise Morris | May 2022 |
| Bryn Cwmavon | Labour Party | Charlotte Galsworthy | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Dave Whitelock | May 2022 | |
| Labour Party | Rhidian Mizen | May 2022 | |
| Caerau | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Chris Davies | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Paul Davies | May 2022 | |
| Cornelly | Labour Party | Elaine Denise Winstanley | May 2022 |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Jeff Tildesley | May 2022 | |
| Labour Party | Richard Morgan Granville | May 2022 | |
| Cymer Glyncorrwg | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Jeff Jones | May 2022 |
| Llangynwyd | Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales | Robert Malcolm James | May 2022 |
| Maesteg East | Labour Party | Martin Lloyd Hughes | May 2022 |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Phillip William Jenkins | May 2022 | |
| Maesteg West | Labour Party | Richard John Collins | May 2022 |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Ross Thomas | May 2022 | |
| Margam Tai Bach | Labour Party | Dennis Keogh | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Laura Williams | May 2022 | |
| Labour Party | Rob Jones | May 2022 | |
| Port Talbot | Labour Party | Saifur Rahaman | Jun 2022 |
| Labour Party | Sharon Elizabeth Freeguard | Jun 2022 | |
| Pyle Kenfig Hill Cefn Cribwr | Labour Party | Huw David | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Jane Gebbie | May 2022 | |
| Labour Party | Mike Kearn | May 2022 | |
| Sandfields East | Labour Party | Matthew Crowley | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Sean Mark Pursey | May 2022 | |
| Labour Party | Ted Latham | May 2022 | |
| Sandfields West | Labour Party | Oliver Stewart Davies | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Robert Wood | May 2022 | |
| Labour Party | Suzanne Paddison | May 2022 |
Source: DCLEAPIL v1.0 by Jason Leman, LEAP (Andrew Teale) & Democracy Club. CC BY-SA 4.0. Data last refreshed: 1 Apr 2026.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Lab | 17,838 | 49.9% |
| Ref | 7,484 | 20.9% | |
| PC | 4,719 | 13.2% | |
| Con | 2,903 | 8.1% | |
| Green | 1,094 | 3.1% | |
| LD | 916 | 2.6% | |
| Ind | 618 | 1.7% | |
| Ind | 183 | 0.5% |
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A serious road traffic collision has occurred on the M4 near Port Talbot between junctions 38 and 40, requiring multiple emergency service vehicles and causing significant westbound traffic disruption. The incident is in the immediate vicinity of Aberafan Maesteg constituency.
The Wales Green Party has pledged rent controls and a one-year freeze in its Senedd election manifesto, announced at a launch in Port Talbot. The policy reflects growing political pressure on housing costs across Welsh parties and signals potential future intervention in the rental market if smaller parties gain influence.
An unexploded ordnance was discovered at a property in Baglan, Neath Port Talbot, prompting South Wales Police to close Old Road and Thorney Road as a safety precaution. Residents are advised to avoid the area while the incident is being handled.
Corryn Biotechnologies, a Port Talbot-based skincare company, has secured £500,000 in equity funding to scale operations and commercialise products in the UK and US. The investment is expected to create nine jobs in Wales, including technically skilled manufacturing roles, while maintaining the company's manufacturing base at the Bay Technology Centre in Port Talbot.
A Welsh-led consortium including Tata Steel UK and ORE Catapult has secured £174,000 in Welsh Government funding to develop sustainable wind turbine towers using domestic low-emission steel, potentially reducing import reliance and creating high-value jobs across Wales. Stephen Kinnock, MP for Aberafan Maesteg, welcomed the initiative as essential for supporting British and Welsh steel, energy security, and offshore wind deployment in the Celtic Sea.
The Wales Green Party launched its Senedd election manifesto in Port Talbot, with party leader Anthony Slaughter highlighting commitments to invest in transport and clean up rivers. The event took place one month before the 7 May Welsh Parliament election.
Corryn Biotechnologies, a Port Talbot-based advanced skincare company, has secured £500,000 in equity investment to commercialise and scale its cosmetic aftercare products. The funding is expected to create nine new high-tech jobs in Wales over coming years, underpinning manufacturing growth in the region.
Fifteen former Tata Steel workers from Port Talbot who maintained a lottery syndicate for seven years have won £1m, with each winner receiving approximately £66,666. The story highlights the impact of Tata Steel's 2024 restructuring that led to thousands of job losses in the area, contextualising these workers' separation from the company.
The UK government is investing up to £64 million to develop Port Talbot as the first Celtic Sea port for floating offshore wind, expected to unlock 4.5 GW of clean energy capacity and create up to 5,000 jobs. This investment is part of broader support for Port Talbot's industrial regeneration, including steel industry support and the Celtic Freeport development.
A van driver caused a serious multi-vehicle pile-up on the M4 motorway between Pyle and Port Talbot in November 2023, injuring three people. He has been sentenced to a suspended prison term and driving ban, despite a history of dangerous driving convictions.
The NHS is expanding RSV vaccination eligibility from Wednesday to include all pensioners over 80, following recommendations from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation. Health Minister Stephen Kinnock announced the expansion, emphasising protection for vulnerable groups and citing evidence of effectiveness in reducing hospitalisations and protecting infants.
The government's 'Getting it Right First Time' programme, backed by £3.5 million DWP investment, has reduced MSK waiting lists by 20% in 17 areas, helping thousands return to work through innovative one-day clinics and digital tools. Health Minister Stephen Kinnock highlighted the scheme's success in cutting NHS waiting lists and supporting the Neighbourhood Health Service vision.
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has allocated £64m to develop the Port Talbot floating offshore wind hub in the Celtic Sea, which could generate 4.5GW of power and support thousands of jobs. The project will serve major local employers like Tata Steel and represents significant investment in renewable energy infrastructure for the region.
The UK government has announced a successful pilot programme reducing NHS waiting times for musculoskeletal conditions by 20%, helping thousands of patients access faster treatment and return to work. The initiative, backed by £3.5 million in funding, used digital tools and integrated one-day clinics bringing together health, mental health, and physical activity services.
The UK Government has pledged £64m to fund a floating offshore wind hub at Port Talbot, which will support the transition of Tata Steel's blast furnaces to electric arc furnaces and unlock 4.5GW of wind capacity in the Celtic Sea. This development is expected to create thousands of jobs, attract over £500m in investment, and reduce Port Talbot's carbon emissions by around 90%.
The UK Government has announced £64m funding for Port Talbot port to become a floating offshore wind hub for the Celtic Sea, with ABP expecting this to support thousands of jobs and unlock over £500m in investment. This major infrastructure project positions Port Talbot at the centre of Wales's clean energy industry and represents significant economic regeneration for the area.
The government has announced £1.5m funding to transform Barbara Castle Way Health Centre in Blackburn into a neighbourhood health centre offering integrated health and care services. Stephen Kinnock, as health minister, highlighted this as part of a £200m national rollout to improve NHS accessibility and shift care into community settings.
The Tata Steel/Port Talbot Transition Board met to discuss UK Government support for steelmaking, including a £64 million grant for a floating offshore wind port at Port Talbot, a £11.78 million Economic Growth and Investment Fund, and progress on various support schemes for displaced workers and local businesses. Stephen Kinnock, MP for Aberafan Maesteg, attended the meeting alongside Welsh Government representatives and other stakeholders.
The UK government is providing £64 million to Associated British Ports to develop a floating offshore wind port at Port Talbot in the Celtic Sea, expected to support thousands of jobs and unlock over £500 million in investment. This funding is part of a broader strategy to secure Port Talbot's industrial future through clean steel manufacturing, a freeport designation, and clean energy infrastructure.
The government is rolling out 250 neighbourhood health centres across England by 2036, with the first 27 opening by 2027, targeting deprived areas to improve healthcare access and reduce waiting lists. Health Minister Stephen Kinnock announced the £200 million investment plan to bring integrated GP, pharmacy, urgent treatment, and wider support services into communities under one roof.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting announced a landmark health devolution pilot involving South Yorkshire and Greater Manchester, giving regional mayors greater control over health spending and outcomes. Stephen Kinnock, the Health Minister and MP for Aberafan Maesteg, highlighted Labour's plan to open 120 neighbourhood health centres by 2030, with 27 confirmed locations including centres in nearby Barnsley and Huddersfield, backed by £50m in initial funding.
Joan Lewis, a 100-year-old resident of Bryncelyn Care Home in Maesteg, has had her long-held wish to ride a motorbike fulfilled by the local community. The story celebrates her life, memories of Port Talbot and the wider area, and the community support that made her birthday wish possible.
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