Candidates
40 candidates were returned unopposed resulting in only twelve contests. This was three fewer than in 1949. It was stated in the local press that interest in the county council was declining and that councillors would soon need to be paid like the officials. [1]
Eight aldermen retired, of whom four sought election. At Bow Street and Goginan, the retiring councillors stood down in favour of the retiring aldermen. [2]
Election of Aldermen
In addition to the 50 councillors the council consisted of 16 county aldermen. Aldermen were elected by the council, and served a six-year term. Following the 1937 election, there were eight aldermanic vacancies which were filled at the annual meeting. [4] The following retiring aldermen were re-elected:
- J.D. Evans, New Cross
- D.L. Herbert, Llangeitho
- Meredydd Ll.G. Williams, Llanwenog
In addition, the following four new aldermen were elected:
- Emlyn Abraham-Williams, Aberystwyth
- D. Alban Davies, Llanrhystud
- Simon Davies, Felinfach
- D. Lloyd Thomas, Tresaith
- Evan Davies, Llechryd
In addition to the three retiring aldermen who were re-elected, Simon Davies had previously served as an alderman from 1928 until 1946.
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