Graig, Pontypridd Explained

Official Name:Graig
Country:Wales
Static Image Name:Leyshon Street, Graig - geograph.org.uk - 413463.jpg
Population:2,490
Population Ref:(2011 Ward)[1]
Os Grid Reference:ST070894
Coordinates:51.5988°N -3.3444°W
Post Town:PONTYPRIDD
Postcode Area:CF
Postcode District:CF37
Dial Code:01443
Constituency Westminster:Pontypridd
Unitary Wales:Rhondda Cynon Taf
Lieutenancy Wales:Mid Glamorgan

Graig is a historic district of the town of Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales. It is also the name of an electoral ward for the town and county councils.

Graig was historically referred to as 'Rhiw' (hill). The area is closely associated with coal mining and consists largely of terraced housing. Notable collieries within the area include - Gelli-whion (Gelliwion) Colliery, Newbridge Colliery (1844), Pen-y-rhiw (Penrhiw) Colliery (c1870) and Pontypridd Maritime Collieries (1841). Graig today is also home to the Dewi Sant Hospital.

Electoral ward

Graig is a ward for Pontypridd Town Council, electing two town councillors.[2]

Between 1976 and 1996 Graig was an electoral ward to Taff-Ely Borough Council, electing two district councillors.[3]

Graig subsequently became a ward to Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, electing one county councillor.[4] Following a ward boundary review, it was merged with neighbouring Rhondda to form a new larger ward of 'Graig and Pontypridd West', electing two county borough councillors. The change was effective from the 2022 Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council election.[5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ward population 2011. 16 November 2015.
  2. http://pontypriddtowncouncil.gov.uk/graig-ward/ Graig Ward
  3. Web site: Taff-Ely Welsh District Council Election Results 1973-1991. The Elections Centre (Plymouth University). 15 April 2019.
  4. https://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/EN/Council/Votingandelections/Electionresults/CountyBoroughCouncilElections2017.aspx County Borough Council Elections 2017
  5. News: Anthony Lewis . The predicted key seats during Rhondda Cynon Taf's council election . . 29 April 2022 . 18 June 2022 .