Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos
Rhigos is the northernmost electoral ward in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales. It covers the community of Rhigos and most of the neighbouring community of Hirwaun, excluding the village of Hirwaun itself (which forms a separate ward) but including the village of Penderyn. The ward elects a county councillor to the Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council.
While being the largest ward in Rhondda Cynon Taf, it is also one of the least populous. According to the 2011 census the population of the ward was 1,700.[1]
County councillors
The ward elects one councillor to Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council. It is currently represented by the Welsh Labour Party.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | Graham THOMAS | 442 | 78.0 | ||
| Plaid Cymru | Ashley James WAKELING | 125 | 22.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | Graham Philip THOMAS | 341 | 56.5 | ||
| Plaid Cymru | Beverley HALL | 187 | 31.0 | ||
| Independent | Colin Howard WOODLEY | 75 | 12.4 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plaid Cymru | Rita MOSES | 396 | 58.2 | ||
| Labour | Graham THOMAS | 284 | 41.7 | ||
References
- ^ "Rhigos - Key stats". UKcensusdata.com. Retrieved 2018-01-08.
- ^ "County Borough Council Elections 2017". Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council. Retrieved 2018-01-08.
- ^ "County Borough Council Elections 2012". Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council. Retrieved 2018-01-08.
- ^ "Full council election results". Wales Online. 8 May 2008. Retrieved 2018-01-08.