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Maenclochog (electoral ward)

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Location of the pre-2022 Maenclochog ward within Pembrokeshire

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).[2]

History

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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

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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

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2022

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At the Pembrokeshire County Council election in May 2022, the ward elected Independent councillor, Simon Wright, with 505 votes.[6]

2017

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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]

2017 Maenclochog
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent Huw George * 657
Plaid Cymru Hefin Wyn 547

2012

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2012 Maenclochog[9]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent Huw Meredydd George * 672
Plaid Cymru John Rhys Davies 440

* = sitting councillor prior to the election

References

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  1. ^ "Election Maps". Ordnance Survey. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
  2. ^ UK Census (2011). "Local Area Report – Maenclochog 2011 Census Ward (1237327755)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 10 March 2018.
  3. ^ "The County of Pembrokeshire (Electoral Arrangements) Order 1998". Legislation.gov.uk. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ "Pembrokeshire County Council: Notice of Election - Election of Town and Community Councillors" (pdf). Pembrokeshire Town & Community Councils. 21 March 2017. Retrieved 17 February 2018..
  6. ^ "Live: Results from Pembrokeshire's 2022 local elections". Western Telegraph. 6 May 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
  7. ^ "All the results from the Pembrokeshire County Council elections as they happen". Western Telegraph. 5 May 2017. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
  8. ^ "Pembrokeshire County Council Election Results 1995-2012" (PDF). The Elections Centre. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
  9. ^ "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.