The fourth election to South Glamorgan County Council was held in May 1985.[1] It was preceded by the 1981 election and followed by the 1989 election.
Boundary changes
There were wholesale boundary changes at this election. The previous multi-member wards were abolished and replaced with 62 new single-member wards. A small number of the wards remained unchanged.
Candidates
Conservative and Labour candidates contested all seats, as did the Liberal candidates, now in the Alliance with the SDP. There were a smaller number of Plaid Cymru and Green Party candidates and a few Independents.
Following boundary changes, two sitting members opposed each other in the Cornerswell, Landsdowne and Llandaff North wards.
Outcome
Having regained control of the authority in 1981, Labour retained control by a comfortable majority. The Liberals and SDP also made some advances in Cardiff. This table summarises the result of the elections in all wards. 62 councillors were elected.
Some of the seats where Alliance candidates were successful had the highest turnouts in the county. Among other seats, one of the highest turnouts (59.6%) was in the Rhoose with Llancarfan ward where the sitting councillor, elected as a Conservative in 1981, stood as an Independent but finished bottom of the poll.
1985 South Glamorgan County Council: elected members Party | Seats | Gains | Losses | Net gain/loss | Seats % | Votes % | Votes | +/− |
| Labour | 34 | | | | | | | |
| Conservative | 18 | | | | | | | |
| Liberal | 6 | | | | | | | |
| SDP | 3 | | | | | | | |
| Plaid Cymru | 1 | | | | | | | |
Ward Results
Adamsdown
Adamsdown 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | Kenneth Hutchingso | 1,085 | 59.7 | |
| Conservative | W. Hutton | 346 | 19.0 | |
| Alliance (SDP) | P. Callahan | 304 | 16.7 | |
| Plaid Cymru | J. Chamber | 82 | 4.5 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 34.3 | |
| Labour win (new seat) |
Baruc
Baruc 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Conservative | E. Jones* | 999 | 49.2 | |
| Labour | D. Evans | 564 | 27.8 | |
| Alliance (Liberal) | W. Baritt | 468 | 23.0 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 46.7 | |
| Conservative hold | Swing | | |
Butetown
Butetown 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | W. Kitsono | 765 | 81.0 | |
| Conservative | E. Williams | 179 | 19.0 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 42.9 | |
| Labour win (new seat) |
Buttrills
Buttrills 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | B. Lane* | 1,002 | 52.5 | |
| Conservative | J. Connell | 527 | 27.6 | |
| Alliance (SDP) | D. Bond | 380 | 19.9 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 45.7 | |
| Labour hold | Swing | | |
Cadoc
Cadoc 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | F. James | 1,277 | 61.6 | |
| Conservative | D. Whitchurch | 797 | 38.4 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 37.3 | |
| Labour hold | Swing | | |
Canton
Canton 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | Russell Goodway | 951 | 43.4 | |
| Conservative | Trevor C. Tyrrell | 898 | 41.0 | |
| Alliance (SDP) | A. Scadden | 340 | 15.5 | |
Majority | 53 | | |
Turnout | | 64.3 | |
| Labour win (new seat) |
Castleland
Castleland 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | M. Sharp* | 969 | 76.9 | |
| Conservative | D. Whitehouse | 291 | 23.1 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 42.9 | |
| Labour hold | Swing | | |
Central
Central 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Alliance (Liberal) | Fred Hornblow | 696 | 43.4 | |
| Labour | H. Rhodeno | 616 | 38.5 | |
| Conservative | W. Palmer | 290 | 18.1 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 38.0 | |
| Alliance win (new seat) |
Cornerswell
Cornerswell 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | E. Tincknello | 1,013 | 34.1 | |
| Conservative | S. Thomaso | 974 | 32.8 | |
| Alliance (Liberal) | A. Redford | 557 | 18.8 | |
| Plaid Cymru | R. Thomas | 423 | 14.3 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 50.2 | |
| Labour win (new seat) |
Court
Court 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | Mick Antoniwo | 1,179 | 65.2 | |
| Conservative | T. Bowen | 357 | 19.7 | |
| Alliance (SDP) | M. Bond | 227 | 12.5 | |
| Plaid Cymru | R. Thomas | 46 | 2.5 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 47.0 | |
| Labour win (new seat) |
Cowbridge
Cowbridge 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Conservative | R. Thomas* | 1,503 | 53.1 | |
| Labour | J. Jones | 796 | 28.1 | |
| Alliance (SDP) | C. Baker | 533 | 18.8 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 49.0 | |
| Conservative hold | Swing | | |
Cyncoed Village
Cyncoed Village 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Alliance (Liberal) | D. Hill | 1,524 | 57.1 | |
| Conservative | C. Petersono | 1,020 | 38.1 | |
| Labour | D. Popper | 124 | 4.6 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 62.0 | |
| Alliance win (new seat) |
Cyntwell
Cyntwell 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | B. Phillips* | 859 | 68.1 | |
| Conservative | F. McAndrews | 227 | 18.0 | |
| Alliance (SDP) | J. Hillard | 175 | 13.9 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 34.3 | |
| Labour win (new seat) |
Deri
Deri 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Conservative | M. Davieso | 1,148 | 49.7 | |
| Alliance (SDP) | G. Hallett | 754 | 32.6 | |
| Labour | W. Davies | 408 | 17.7 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 50.9 | |
| Conservative win (new seat) |
Dinas Powys North
Dinas Powys North 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Plaid Cymru | Chris Frankso | 1,265 | 44.9 | |
| Conservative | B. McParlin | 1,001 | 35.5 | |
| Labour | G. Price | 319 | 11.3 | |
| Alliance (SDP) | J. Brooks | 234 | 8.3 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 55.8 | |
| Plaid Cymru win (new seat) |
Dinas Powys South
Dinas Powys South 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Conservative | A. Hill | 1,011 | 41.2 | |
| Plaid Cymru | R. Reeves | 601 | 24.5 | |
| Alliance (SDP) | M. James | 435 | 17.7 | |
| Labour | S. Collins | 407 | 16.6 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 43.6 | |
| Conservative win (new seat) |
Dyfan
Dyfan 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | C. Watkinso | 992 | 56.0 | |
| Conservative | J. Donovan | 779 | 44.0 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 43.6 | |
| Labour win (new seat) |
Eglwys Wen
Eglwys Wen 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Conservative | W. Richardso | 1,147 | 34.6 | |
| Labour | D. Hutchinson | 1,137 | 34.3 | |
| Alliance (SDP) | B. Jenkins | 918 | 27.7 | |
| Plaid Cymru | Alan Jobbins | 111 | 3.4 | |
Majority | 10 | | |
Turnout | | 55.6 | |
| Conservative win (new seat) |
Fairwater
Fairwater 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | D. Longdeno | 1,161 | 50.9 | |
| Conservative | B. Hall | 731 | 32.1 | |
| Alliance (SDP) | C. Colmar | 388 | 17.0 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 42.9 | |
| Labour win (new seat) |
Gabalfa
Gabalfa 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | D. Campbello | 1,243 | 52.9 | |
| Alliance (Liberal) | A. Llywellyn | 607 | 25.3 | |
| Conservative | D. Williams | 501 | 21.3 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 51.2 | |
| Labour win (new seat) |
Gibbonsdown
Gibbonsdown 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | B. Murrayo | 1,058 | 67.4 | |
| Conservative | D. Roberts | 280 | 17.8 | |
| Alliance (SDP) | D. Smith | 231 | 14.7 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 40.4 | |
| Labour win (new seat) |
Glan Ely
Glan Ely 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | Robert Morgano | 1,375 | 72.6 | |
| Alliance (SDP) | I. Sadler | 276 | 14.6 | |
| Conservative | D. Gillard | 243 | 12.8 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 34.1 | |
| Labour win (new seat) |
Heath Park
Heath Park 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Conservative | J. Cronino | 1,088 | 50.5 | |
| Alliance (SDP) | E. Fitzgerald-Kuhl | 645 | 29.9 | |
| Labour | P. Hampleton | 421 | 19.5 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 40.3 | |
| Conservative win (new seat) |
Highmead
Highmead 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | H. Gougho | 1,328 | 77.9 | |
| Conservative | H. Derrick | 359 | 18.5 | |
| Alliance (SDP) | M. Arcos | 258 | 13.3 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 36.7 | |
| Labour win (new seat) |
Illtyd
Illtyd 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Conservative | E. Williams | 1,254 | 53.0 | |
| Labour | Chris Short | 1,111 | 47.0 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 41.3 | |
| Conservative gain from Labour | Swing | | |
Lakeside
Lakeside 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Alliance (SDP) | Anthony Jeremy | 1,651 | 58.6 | |
| Conservative | Peter Meyero | 901 | 32.0 | |
| Labour | M. Parkinson | 216 | 7.7 | |
| Plaid Cymru | K. Shore | 51 | 1.8 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 61.6 | |
| Alliance win (new seat) |
Landsdowne
Landsdowne 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | M. Trickeyo | 1,254 | 44.8 | |
| Conservative | Bella Browno | 963 | 34.4 | |
| Alliance (Liberal) | A. Wigley | 477 | 17.0 | |
| Plaid Cymru | D. Burns | 66 | 2.4 | |
| Independent | W. Turner | 41 | 1.5 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 47.6 | |
| Labour win (new seat) |
Lisvane with St Mellons
Lisvane with St Mellons 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Conservative | J. Lysaght* | 907 | 57.3 | |
| Alliance (SDP) | P. Ronson | 458 | 29.0 | |
| Labour | P. Creswick | 217 | 13.7 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 33.8 | |
| Conservative hold | Swing | | |
Llandaff
Llandaff 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Conservative | Julius Hermero | 1,346 | 48.7 | |
| Alliance (SDP) | W. Slack | 768 | 27.6 | |
| Labour | O. Lydiard | 412 | 14.9 | |
| Plaid Cymru | G. Jones | 239 | 8.6 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 41.3 | |
| Conservative win (new seat) |
Llandaff North
Llandaff North 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | A. Hearneo | 1,574 | 59.5 | |
| Conservative | J. Donovano | 542 | 20.5 | |
| Alliance (Liberal) | E. Richards | 458 | 17.3 | |
| Independent | R. Randell | 72 | 2.7 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 43.0 | |
| Labour win (new seat) |
Llanedeyrn
Llanedeyrn 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Alliance (SDP) | Vita Joneso | 1,375 | 54.3 | |
| Labour | R. Longsworth | 674 | 26.6 | |
| Conservative | C. Tudor | 396 | 15.7 | |
| Plaid Cymru | A. Morgan | 85 | 3.4 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 37.8 | |
| Alliance win (new seat) |
Llanrumney North
Llanrumney North 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | P. Jarvis | 1,429 | 79.6 | |
| Conservative | T. Harvie | 367 | 20.4 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 38.5 | |
| Labour win (new seat) |
Llanrumney South
Llanrumney South 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | D. Francis | 1,139 | 47.7 | |
| Alliance (SDP) | E. Morgan | 819 | 34.3 | |
| Conservative | S. Woods | 430 | 18.0 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 49.6 | |
| Labour win (new seat) |
Mackintosh
Mackintosh 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | Julie Morgan | 1,024 | 37.5 | |
| Alliance (Liberal) | G. Harris | 1,009 | 37.0 | |
| Conservative | S. James | 611 | 22.4 | |
| Plaid Cymru | R. Bevan | 61 | 2.2 | |
| Communist | R. Spencer | 23 | 0.8 | |
Majority | 15 | 0.5 | |
Turnout | | | |
| Labour win (new seat) |
Maindy
Maindy 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Alliance (Liberal) | David Reeso | 1,395 | 48.2 | |
| Labour | M. Harris | 974 | 33.7 | |
| Conservative | A. Dixon | 439 | 15.2 | |
| Plaid Cymru | G. Powell | 84 | 2.9 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 52.5 | |
| Alliance win (new seat) |
North Whitchurch with Tongwynlais
North Whitchurch with Tongwynlais 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Conservative | R. Evanso | 1,164 | 41.9 | |
| Labour | T. Crews | 896 | 33.7 | |
| Alliance (SDP) | J. May | 619 | 22.3 | |
| Plaid Cymru | J. Dunstan | 102 | 3.7 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 49.2 | |
| Conservative win (new seat) |
Pantllacca
Pantllacca 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Alliance (Liberal) | A. Thomaso | 1,123 | 54.5 | |
| Labour | M. Phelps | 482 | 23.4 | |
| Conservative | M. Wigmoreo | 454 | 22.0 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 40.6 | |
| Alliance win (new seat) |
Pantmawr
Pantmawr 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Conservative | Gareth Nealeo | 1,367 | 51.3 | |
| Alliance (SDP) | H. Howell | 821 | 30.8 | |
| Labour | I. Faroogi | 347 | 13.0 | |
| Plaid Cymru | L. Evans | 132 | 4.9 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 52.3 | |
| Conservative win (new seat) |
Park
Park 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | R. Austin | 900 | 37.9 | |
| Conservative | Olwen Watkino | 813 | 34.3 | |
| Alliance (Liberal) | A. Powell | 563 | 23.7 | |
| Plaid Cymru | Sian Caiach | 71 | 3.0 | |
| Communist | S. Jones | 25 | 1.1 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 34.9 | |
| Labour win (new seat) |
Pentre Bane
Pentre Bane 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | Caerwyn Rodericko | 1,065 | 49.9 | |
| Alliance (SDP) | D. Griffin | 694 | 32.5 | |
| Conservative | T. Canfield | 328 | 15.4 | |
| Plaid Cymru | C. Henri | 46 | 2.2 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 42.4 | |
| Labour win (new seat) |
Penylan
Penylan 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Conservative | Ian Hermero | 1,027 | 46.0 | |
| Alliance (Liberal) | J. Hanlan | 847 | 37.9 | |
| Labour | R. Rees | 360 | 16.1 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 47.1 | |
| Conservative win (new seat) |
Plymouth
Plymouth 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Conservative | P. Lloydo | 1,128 | 53.4 | |
| Alliance (Liberal) | P. Dresser | 573 | 27.1 | |
| Labour | Lorraine Barrett | 410 | 19.4 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 49.0 | |
| Conservative win (new seat) |
Pontcanna
Pontcanna 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | Mark Drakeford | 1,122 | 49.6 | |
| Conservative | J. Hallinan | 721 | 31.9 | |
| Alliance (SDP) | A. Evans | 186 | 8.2 | |
| Plaid Cymru | N. Hodges | 129 | 5.7 | |
| Independent | S. Scanlon | 105 | 4.6 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 44.8 | |
| Labour win (new seat) |
Radyr with St Fagans
Radyr with St Fagans 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Alliance (SDP) | Marian Drake | 1,191 | 49.6 | |
| Conservative | W. Clarkeo | 968 | 40.3 | |
| Labour | P. Gunn | 243 | 10.1 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 61.4 | |
| Alliance gain from Conservative | Swing | | |
Rhoose with Llancarfan
Rhoose with Llancarfan 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Conservative | H. James | 860 | 49.7 | |
| Alliance (SDP) | P. Morris | 642 | 27.5 | |
| Labour | J. Dole | 630 | 27.0 | |
| Independent | K. Bowleso | 205 | 8.8 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 59.6 | |
| Conservative hold | Swing | | |
Riverside South
Riverside South 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | Jane Hutto | 1,292 | 70.3 | |
| Conservative | D. Mutton | 357 | 19.4 | |
| Alliance (SDP) | J. Bayley | 190 | 10.3 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 43.3 | |
| Labour win (new seat) |
Rumney
Rumney 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | A. Huisho | 1,477 | 47.2 | |
| Conservative | N. Smith | 1,173 | 37.5 | |
| Alliance (SDP) | M. Morgan | 479 | 15.3 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 46.2 | |
| Labour win (new seat) |
Saltmead
Saltmead 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | D. Richardso | 1,338 | 60.0 | |
| Conservative | L. Quinn | 891 | 40.0 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 46.7 | |
| Labour win (new seat) |
Splott
Splott 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | Jack Brookso | 1,326 | 74.7 | |
| Conservative | M. Mason | 449 | 25.3 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 36.4 | |
| Labour win (new seat) |
St Athan with Boverton
St Athan with Boverton 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Conservative | J. Georgeo | 679 | 40.9 | |
| Labour | M. Pember | 573 | 34.5 | |
| Alliance (SDP) | E. Owen | 410 | 24.7 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 34.0 | |
| Conservative win (new seat) |
St Augustines
St Augustines 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | P. Grayo | 804 | 40.0 | |
| Alliance (Liberal) | S. Greensmith | 609 | 30.3 | |
| Conservative | J. Robinson | 595 | 29.6 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 44.8 | |
| Labour win (new seat) |
Stanwell
Stanwell 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | I. Dewar | 611 | 35.3 | |
| Conservative | J. Flanigan | 575 | 33.3 | |
| Plaid Cymru | D. Haswell | 404 | 23.4 | |
| Alliance (Liberal) | E. Humphreys | 139 | 8.0 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 57.0 | |
| Labour win (new seat) |
The Marl
The Marl 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | Peter Perkinso | 1,007 | 61.3 | |
| Conservative | J. Turnbull | 567 | 34.5 | |
| Plaid Cymru | M. Ryan | 70 | 4.3 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 39.8 | |
| Labour win (new seat) |
Thornhill
Thornhill 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Alliance (SDP) | T. Fitzgerald-Kuhl | 1,121 | 38.6 | |
| Labour | R. Hughes | 1,093 | 37.6 | |
| Conservative | V. Kempton | 692 | 23.8 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 44.0 | |
| Alliance win (new seat) |
Ton-yr-Ywen
Ton-yr-Ywen 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Conservative | B. Reeso | 977 | 50.0 | |
| Alliance (SDP) | E. Chamberlain | 531 | 27.2 | |
| Labour | E. Scheeres | 447 | 22.9 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 45.8 | |
| Conservative win (new seat) |
Trelai
Trelai 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | Emyr Currie-Joneso | 755 | 48.1 | |
| Alliance (SDP) | Jacqui Gasson | 545 | 34.7 | |
| Conservative | A. Renwick | 192 | 12.2 | |
| Independent | G. Jones | 77 | 4.9 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 39.8 | |
| Labour win (new seat) |
Tremorfa
Tremorfa 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | Gordon Houlstono | 1,119 | 86.8 | |
| Conservative | A. Kelly | 170 | 13.2 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 44.3 | |
| Labour win (new seat) |
Trowbridge
Trowbridge 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | W. Boweno | 1,605 | 77.9 | |
| Conservative | G. Lowder | 455 | 22.1 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 27.7 | |
| Labour win (new seat) |
Ty Glas
Ty Glas 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Conservative | Greville Tathamo | 835 | 39.4 | |
| Labour | J. Lewis | 721 | 34.1 | |
| Alliance (SDP) | P. Riding | 561 | 34.1 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 56.4 | |
| Conservative win (new seat) |
Vale of Glamorgan North East
Vale of Glamorgan North East 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Conservative | M. Edmonds | 953 | 52.1 | |
| Alliance (SDP) | Peter Sain Ley Berry | 556 | 30.4 | |
| Labour | C. Collines | 236 | 12.9 | |
| Plaid Cymru | Harri Pritchard-Jones | 85 | 4.6 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 48.9 | |
| Conservative win (new seat) |
Vale of Glamorgan South West
Vale of Glamorgan South West 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Labour | L. Hughes | 1,266 | 56.7 | |
| Conservative | R. Morrish | 653 | 29.3 | |
| Alliance (SDP) | D. Britton | 313 | 14.0 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 47.9 | |
| Labour win (new seat) |
Waterloo
Waterloo 1985 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Alliance (Liberal) | L. Kelloway | 1,132 | 47.4 | |
| Labour | A. Pithouseo | 627 | 26.2 | |
| Conservative | R. Richard | 587 | 24.6 | |
| Plaid Cymru | B. Smith | 44 | 1.8 | |
Majority | | | |
Turnout | | 53.2 | |
| Alliance win (new seat) |
KEY
* existing councillor, for the same ward
o existing councillor, though because of boundary changes not for the same ward
References
- ^ "South Glamorgan County Council Election Results 1973-1993" (PDF). The Elections Centre, Plymouth University. Retrieved 16 May 2019.