Cynwyl Gaeo (electoral ward)

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Cynwyl Gaeo is an electoral ward, representing the communities of Cynwyl Gaeo, Llansawel and Llanycrwys, Carmarthenshire, Wales.

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In 2014, the Cynwyl Gaeo electoral ward had an electorate of 1,323. [1] The total population was 1,630, of whom 54.5% were born in Wales. The 2011 census indicated that 46.7% of the population were able to speak Welsh. [1]

Current Representation

Cynwyl Gaeo is a single-member ward for the purposes of Carmarthenshire County Council elections. Since 1999 it has been represented by Plaid Cymru councillor Eirwyn Williams.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Cynwyl Gaeo Ward: Electoral Division Profile" (PDF). Carmarthenshire County Council. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 August 2012. Retrieved 3 December 2014.