Maenclochog (electoral ward) explained

Maenclochog is the name of an electoral ward in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It covers the Maenclochog community and the two neighbouring communities of Llandissilio West and Clynderwen.[1] The Maenclochog ward elects a councillor to Pembrokeshire County Council.

According to the UK 2011 Census the population of the Maenclochog ward was 3,104 (with 2,443 of these over 18 years of age).

History

Maenclochog was a four community ward from 6 May 1999[2] with Clynderwen being transferred from Carmarthenshire to Pembrokeshire on 1 April 2003.

Following the recommendations of a boundary review by the Local Government Boundary Commission for Wales, effective from the 2022 local elections, the Maenclochog ward was reconfigured, becoming a three community ward comprising Clunderwen, Llandissilio West and Maenclochog.[3] The community of Mynachlogddu became part of a new 'Crymych and Mynachlog-ddu' ward, while New Moat was transferred to the Wiston ward.

Maenclochog Community Council

Maenclochog is also the name of a community ward (covering part of the Maenclochog community) which elects five of the seven members of Maenclochog Community Council.[4]

County elections

2022

At the Pembrokeshire County Council election in May 2022, the ward elected Independent councillor, Simon Wright, with 505 votes.[5]

2017

At the May 2017 election Maenclochog was the last result to come in, with Independent councillor Huw George retaining his seat on the county council.[6] Cllr George had held the seat since 2008.[7]

2012

* = sitting councillor prior to the election

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Election Maps . . 12 June 2022 .
  2. Web site: The County of Pembrokeshire (Electoral Arrangements) Order 1998 . Legislation.gov.uk . 17 February 2018 .
  3. Web site: Review of Community Boundaries in the County of Pembrokeshire. Final Recommendations Report. . Local Democracy and Boundary Commission for Wales. . 27–28 . 12 June 2022 . 2021.
  4. Web site: Pembrokeshire County Council: Notice of Election - Election of Town and Community Councillors. 21 March 2017. pdf. Pembrokeshire Town & Community Councils. 17 February 2018. .
  5. News: Live: Results from Pembrokeshire's 2022 local elections . Western Telegraph . 6 May 2022 . 12 June 2022 .
  6. News: All the results from the Pembrokeshire County Council elections as they happen . Western Telegraph . 5 May 2017 . 17 February 2018.
  7. Web site: Pembrokeshire County Council Election Results 1995-2012 . The Elections Centre . 17 February 2018.