Llanwrtyd Wells (electoral ward) explained

Official Name:Llanwrtyd Wells ward
Country:Wales
Type:Electoral ward
Static Image Name:File:Powys UK wards - Llanwrtyd Wells locator.png
Static Image Caption:Location of (pre-2022) Llanwrtyd Wells ward
in Powys
Population:1,875
Population Ref:(2011 census)
Postcode District:LD4/LD5
Dial Code:01591
Constituency Westminster:Brecon and Radnorshire
Unitary Wales:Powys
Constituency Welsh Assembly:Brecon and Radnorshire
Councillors:1 (County)
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Llanwrtyd Wells is the name of an electoral ward in mid Powys, Wales. It covers three local government communities and elects a councillor to Powys County Council.

Description

The Llanwrtyd Wells ward covers the sparsely populated communities of Llanwrtyd Wells, Llangamarch and part of Treflys, including the small town of Llanwrtyd Wells and the villages of Llangammarch Wells and Beulah.[1] Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire border the ward to the west. The Powys ward of Llanafanfawr with Garth borders to the east, with Maescar/Llywel and Yscir with Honddu Isaf and Llanddew to the south.

According to the 2011 UK Census the population of the ward was 1,875.

Following a boundary review to improve electoral parity, the Treflys community ward of Garth was transferred to Llanafanfawr, effective from the 2022 local elections.[2]

County elections

Since the May 1995 local government election, it has been represented by one county councillor on Powys County Council. Councillor Tim Van Rees, an Independent, has represented the ward throughout this period.[3] He is a previous chairman of the county council.[4] Councillor Van Rees retained his seat unopposed in May 2017.[5]

References

52.108°N -3.6111°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Election Maps . . 19 October 2018 .
  2. Web site: The County of Powys (Electoral Arrangements) Order 2021 . legislation.gov.uk. . 13 May 2022 .
  3. Web site: Powys County Council Election Results 1995-2012 . The Elections Centre . 19 October 2018.
  4. News: Fox-hunt anger at county hall . BBC News . 16 February 2004 . 19 October 2018.
  5. News: Full Brecon and Radnor Powys County Council results . The Brecon & Radnor Express . 5 May 2017 . 19 October 2018.