Uplands councillors join Liberal Democrats as former party leader hits back

Councillors Sandra Joy and Allan Jeffery, who were elected as Uplands Party candidates in 2022 before becoming Independents last year, have now joined the Liberal Democrats. The party announced the move as a boost ahead of the Senedd elections in May, saying it strengthens their position in Swansea.

Welsh Liberal Democrat Leader Jane Dodds MS welcomed the pair, stating: “Sandra and Allan are exactly the kind of councillors communities want representing them. Rooted in their area, working hard for residents and not afraid to speak up when something was not right.”

She added that with services stretched and communities feeling taken for granted, “Only the Liberal Democrats can beat Labour, stop Reform and deliver for Swansea.”

Councillor Sandra Joy said joining the Liberal Democrats felt like the right step, stating that she and Allan Jeffery were “still the same people who would speak their minds and fight for Uplands every day, but now as part of a growing team ready to take the city in a better direction.”

However, the move has been strongly criticised by Uplands Party leader, Cllr Peter May, who provided additional context on the defections.

In a statement to Swansea Bay News, Cllr May pointed out this was the councillors’ second defection. He also revealed that Cllr Sandra Joy had moved out of the Uplands Ward to Sketty in June 2025, making her ineligible to continue as an Uplands Party councillor.

“She is seeking to run in Sketty ward in the council elections in 2027 which is presently held by the Liberal Democrats,” Cllr May said.

He also highlighted Cllr Allan Jeffery’s past electoral performance. “Allan Jeffery ran unsuccessfully in the Uplands ward as a Liberal Democrat in 2017. He polled 366 votes and finished 12th out of 18 candidates,” Cllr May stated.

“In 2022 he ran as an Uplands Party candidate and was successfully elected securing 1641 votes and finished 4th out of the 4 elected councillors. If he is running as a returning Liberal Democrat in 2027, I look forward to the contest.”

The Liberal Democrats now hold 13 of the 75 seats on Swansea Council.

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Council investigates possible mine link to Brynymor Crescent sinkhole

Correspondence shared by Uplands councillor Peter May reveals that mining records show a historic mine feature located approximately 100–150 metres north of the collapse site. The council is now contacting the Coal Authority for detailed plans and considering a full geotechnical survey to check for other voids in the area.

Void under road larger than first thought

The latest update follows a site meeting between council officers and Dŵr Cymru, where a void of at least 8 metres in length or depth was discovered beneath the road surface.

According to the council’s internal note, the void is not linked to a previous water leak but may have caused the leak that was repaired last week. The ground remains unstable, and Heras fencing has been installed to prevent access.

A camera survey is scheduled for tomorrow morning to assess the full extent of the damage.

Road closure and safety measures

Brynymor Crescent remains closed, and a full diversion route is being arranged. The void is located around 10 metres from the nearest properties, and while there is currently no immediate risk to residents, the council says it will know more once survey results are available.

Cllr May has been sharing updates via social media and said he would continue to keep residents informed as investigations progress.

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