Maenclochog (electoral ward)
Maenclochog is 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).[2]
History
[edit]Maenclochog was a four community ward from 6 May 1999[3] 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.[4] 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
[edit]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.[5]
County elections
[edit]2022
[edit]At the Pembrokeshire County Council election in May 2022, the ward elected Independent councillor, Simon Wright, with 505 votes.[6]
2017
[edit]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.[7] Cllr George had held the seat since 2008.[8]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Huw George * | 657 | |||
| Plaid Cymru | Hefin Wyn | 547 | |||
2012
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Huw Meredydd George * | 672 | |||
| Plaid Cymru | John Rhys Davies | 440 | |||
* = sitting councillor prior to the election
References
[edit]- ^ "Election Maps". Ordnance Survey. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ^ UK Census (2011). "Local Area Report – Maenclochog 2011 Census Ward (1237327755)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 10 March 2018.
- ^ "The County of Pembrokeshire (Electoral Arrangements) Order 1998". Legislation.gov.uk. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
- ^ "Review of Community Boundaries in the County of Pembrokeshire. Final Recommendations Report" (PDF). Local Democracy and Boundary Commission for Wales. 2021. pp. 27–28. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ^ "Pembrokeshire County Council: Notice of Election - Election of Town and Community Councillors" (pdf). Pembrokeshire Town & Community Councils. 21 March 2017. Retrieved 17 February 2018..
- ^ "Live: Results from Pembrokeshire's 2022 local elections". Western Telegraph. 6 May 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ^ "All the results from the Pembrokeshire County Council elections as they happen". Western Telegraph. 5 May 2017. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
- ^ "Pembrokeshire County Council Election Results 1995-2012" (PDF). The Elections Centre. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
- ^ "LIVE BLOG: Pembrokeshire County Council election count as it happens". South Wales Argus. 4 May 2012. Archived from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 17 February 2018.