Clydach (electoral ward) explained

Official Name:Clydach Ward
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Unitary Wales:Swansea
Lieutenancy Wales:West Glamorgan
Country:Wales
Constituency Westminster:Gower
Constituency Welsh Assembly:Gower
Councillor1:Paulette Smith
Party1:Labour
Councillor2:Gordon Walker
Party2:Independent
Population:7,503
Population Ref:(2011 census)
Area Total Km2:8.46
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Clydach is the name of an electoral ward (and a town) in the City and County of Swansea, Wales, UK.

The electoral ward of Clydach consists of some or all of the following areas: Clydach (town), Faerdre, Glais (East), Graig Felen and Penydre in the parliamentary constituency of Gower. The ward is bounded by Mawr to the west, and Morriston and Llansamlet to the south.

Recent history

The first election to the new unitary City and County of Swansea Council took place in 1995. The ward was won by Labour.

In 1999, the number of seats increased from one to two. Labour held won seat (although the sitting Labour member was defeated) and the other seat was won by an Independent.

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