Maenclochog (electoral ward)

Maenclochog is the name of an electoral ward in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It covers the Maenclochog community and four neighbouring communities, namely New Moat, Mynachlog-ddu, Llandissilio West and Clynderwen.[1] The Maenclochog ward elects a councillor to Pembrokeshire County Council.

Location of the Maenclochog ward within Pembrokshire

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.

Maenclochog Community Council

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.[4]

County elections

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.[5] Cllr George had held the seat since 2008.[6]

2017 Pembrokeshire County Council election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent Huw George * 657
Plaid Cymru Hefin Wyn 547
2012 Pembrokeshire County Council election[7]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent Huw Meredydd George * 672
Plaid Cymru John Rhys Davies 440

* = sitting councillor prior to the election

References
  1. "Election Maps". Ordnance Survey. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
  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. "Pembrokeshire County Council: Notice of Election - Election of Town and Community Councillors" (pdf). Pembrokeshire Town & Community Councils. 21 March 2017. Retrieved 17 February 2018..
  5. "All the results from the Pembrokeshire County Council elections as they happen". Western Telegraph. 5 May 2017. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
  6. "Pembrokeshire County Council Election Results 1995-2012" (PDF). The Elections Centre. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
  7. "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.
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