Maenclochog (electoral ward)
Maenclochog is the name of an electoral ward in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It covers the Maenclochog community and four neighbouring communities, namely New Moat, Mynachlog-ddu, 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] Maenclochog was a four community ward from 6 May 1999[3] with Clynderwen being transferred from Carmarthenshire to Pembrokeshire on 1 April 2003.
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
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.[5] Cllr George had held the seat since 2008.[6]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Huw George * | 657 | |||
| Plaid Cymru | Hefin Wyn | 547 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Huw Meredydd George * | 672 | |||
| Plaid Cymru | John Rhys Davies | 440 | |||
* = sitting councillor prior to the election
References
- ^ "Election Maps". Ordnance Survey. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Pembrokeshire County Council: Notice of Election - Election of Town and Community Councillors" (pdf). Pembrokeshire Town & Community Councils. 21 March 2017. Retrieved 17 February 2018..
- ^ "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.