1910 Cardiganshire County Council election explained

The eighth election for Cardiganshire County Council took place in March 1910. They were preceded by the 1907 election and followed by the 1913 election

Overview of the result

As in previous elections, there was a Liberal majority.[1]

Candidates

As in previous elections, there were a large number of unopposed returns. In all 31 members were returned without a contest.[2]

Gains and losses

Very few seats changed hands.

Contested elections

It was stated that the bitterest fights were between candidates of the same political persuasion.[3]

Retiring aldermen

Eight aldermen retired. These included one Conservative, Sir Marteine Lloyd, and seven Liberals. Edward Evans, Lima Jones and Dr Jenkin Lewis sought re-election but were not subsequently re-appointed aldermen. Vaughan Davies MP, Evan Richards and Rev John Williams did not seek re-election but were re-appointed. Sir Marteine Lloyd and Thomas Morris retired from county politics

The New Council

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Results

Aberporth

Joshua Hughes was elected unopposed having previously represented the ward in the 1890s.

Llandysul North

Jenkin Jones appears to have stood as a Liberal in 1907.

Llansantffraed

Retiring alderman Dr Jenkyn Lewis who had previously sat for Cilcennin won the seat. Liberal hold?

Ysbyty Ystwyth

Election of Aldermen

Eight aldermen were elected, including only one Conservative.[4]

Aldermanic Vacancies 1910-1919

The aldermen elected in 1910 served for nine years as there was no election in 1916 due to the First World War.

Alderman Morgan Evans died in 1915.[5] Therefore, the following appointment was made

Alderman Evan Richards died in 1918.[6] Therefore, the following appointment was made

1910 by-elections following the election of aldermen

Llanilar by-election

E.J. Evans, Cwncybarcud, who previously represented Llanrhystud from 1901 until 1904 was returned unopposed following the appointment of R.J.R. Loxdale as alderman.[7]

Lledrod by-election

A Liberal candidate was returned unopposed for Lledrod following the appointment of Daniel L. Jones as alderman.

New Quay by-election

Following the appointment of E.J. Davies as alderman no valid nomination was initially received.

Troedyraur by-election

Notes and References

  1. News: County Council Election. Cardiganshire. 10 October 2014. Cambrian News. 11 March 1910.
  2. News: Cardiganshire County Council Elections. 12 October 2014. Cambrian News. 4 March 1910.
  3. News: The County Council Elections (editorial).. 13 October 2014. Welsh Gazette. 10 March 1910.
  4. News: Cardigan County Council. Annual Meeting at Lampeter. Lead Mining Revival.. 13 October 2014. Aberystwyth Observer. 24 March 1910.
  5. News: Notes from Aberayron. Mr Morgan Evans, Oakford.. 28 October 2014. Cambrian News. 15 January 1915.
  6. News: Death of Alderman Evan Richards. Funeral at Capel Seion. . 28 October 2014. Cambrian News. 21 June 1918.
  7. News: Bye-Election. 17 October 2014. Cambrian News. 8 April 1910.