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