1977 West Glamorgan County Council election

The second election to West Glamorgan County Council was held in May 1977. It was preceded by the 1973 election and followed by the 1981 election.

Candidates
The Labour Party fielded candidates in every ward. A significant proportion of seats were contested by the Conservative Party and Plaid Cymru with fewer candidates fielded by the Liberal Party.

A feature of the election was the number of Ratepayer candidates.

Outcome
Labour retained their majority but lost a number of seats, mainly to the Ratepayers but also to Plaid Cymru and Independents.

In the Neath area, three retiring Labour councillors were defeated.

Results

 * indicates sitting councillor

Cwmafan (one seat)
John was elected as a Progressive candidate in 1973.