Maenclochog (electoral ward)

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.

Location of the pre-2022 Maenclochog ward within Pembrokeshire

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.