Cilgerran was an electoral ward in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The ward consisted of the communities of Cilgerran and Manordeifi.[1] The community of Cilgerran consists of part of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. A ward of Pembrokeshire County Council since 1995 it was previously a ward of the former Preseli Pembrokeshire District Council. In 2022 the wards of Pembrokeshire were abolished and replaced by 59 new wards; Cilgerran became part of the Cilgerran and Eglwyswrw ward (with Eglwyswrw) and Manordeifi was included in the Boncath and Clydau ward (with Boncath and Clydau).[2]
At the first election for the new Pembrokeshire County Council in 1995, a new Independent candidate was elected.[3]
At the second election, in 1999, Dafydd Edwards was defeated by another Independent, John Davies.[4] John Davies later became leader of the Council.
At the third election, in 2004 John Davies retained his seat by a large majority.[5]
Davies was returned unopposed in 2008.[6]
In 2012, Davies was re-elected by a huge majority.[7]