Tyn-y-nant is an electoral ward covering the Tynant area of the village of Beddau,[1] within the town and community of Llantrisant, Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales. It includes the area Gwaun Meisgin.

The population of the ward in 2011 was 3,547.[2]

Electoral ward

Prior to 1996 Tyn-y-nant was a ward to Taff-Ely Borough Council and Mid Glamorgan County Council.[3]

Since 1996 Tyn-y-nant has been an electoral ward to Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, electing one county councillor.

A by-election took place on 22 July 2021 to fill the post, following the death of Clayton Willis who'd represented the ward since 1995/6. The election was won by the Labour candidate, Julie Barton.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Anthony Lewis (25 July 2021). "Tyn-y-Nant by-election result". Wales News Online. Retrieved 26 June 2022.
  2. ^ "Tyn-y-nant - Key Stats". UK Census Data. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
  3. ^ "The County of Mid Glamorgan (Electoral Arrangements) Order 1988". legislation.gov.uk. The National Archives. 2 March 1988. Retrieved 15 April 2019.


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