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Landore (electoral Ward)
Landore ( cy, Glandŵr) is the name of an electoral ward in the City and County of Swansea, Wales, UK. Description Landore is bounded by the wards of Castle to the south west; Cwmbwrla to the west; Mynydd-Bach to the north west; Morriston to the north; Bonymaen to the east; and St. Thomas to the south east. The electoral ward consists of some or all of the following areas: Castle Graig, Brynhyfryd, Hafod, Landore, Morfa and Plasmarl, in the parliamentary constituency of Swansea East. However the Landore ward can be split into three chief areas from north to south: Plasmarl, Landore and Hafod. For electoral purposes, Landore is divided into a number of polling districts: Plasmarl, Cnap Llwyd, Glandwr and Hafod. The Elected Councillors for the Landore Ward are Cllr Viv Abbott (Liberal Democrat) and Cllr Rob Speht (Liberal Democrat). Districts ;Landore Landore is a residential area. It has seen a number of new developments during the early millennium decade, such as the Li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swansea
Swansea (; cy, Abertawe ) is a coastal city and the second-largest city of Wales. It forms a principal area, officially known as the City and County of Swansea ( cy, links=no, Dinas a Sir Abertawe). The city is the twenty-fifth largest in the United Kingdom. Located along Swansea Bay in southwest Wales, with the principal area covering the Gower Peninsula, it is part of the Swansea Bay region and part of the historic county of Glamorgan; also the ancient Welsh commote of Gŵyr. The principal area is the second most populous local authority area in Wales with an estimated population of 246,563 in 2020. Swansea, along with Neath and Port Talbot, forms the Swansea Urban Area with a population of 300,352 in 2011. It is also part of the Swansea Bay City Region. During the 19th-century industrial heyday, Swansea was the key centre of the copper-smelting industry, earning the nickname ''Copperopolis''. Etymologies The Welsh name, ''Abertawe'', translates as ''"mouth/es ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bonymaen (electoral Ward)
Bon-y-maen (until 2022 Bonymaen) is the name of an electoral ward in the City and County of Swansea, Wales, UK. The ward is bounded by Neath Port Talbot county borough to the east and the Swansea wards of Llansamlet and Morriston to the north; St. Thomas to the south; and Landore to the west. For the purposes of elections Bon-y-maen is divided into several polling districts: Winch Wen, Pentre Dwr, Hanover Square and Pentrechwyth. Bon-y-maen returns 2 councillors to the local council. The current councillors are Mandy Evans and Paul Lloyd (both Labour Party). The electoral ward consists of some or all of the following areas: Bon-y-maen, Cefn Hengoed, Copper Quarter, Crymlyn Bog, Morfa, Pentrechwyth, Pentre Dwr, Winch Wen, in the parliamentary constituency of Swansea East. Election results 2017 Swansea Council election 2012 Swansea Council election 2008 Swansea Council election 2004 Swansea Council election 1999 Swansea Counci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1889 Swansea County Borough Council Election
The first election to Swansea County Borough Council Swansea County Borough Council was established in 1889 under the Local Government Act 1888. The first elections were held in November 1889. The number of electoral wards had been increased, from four to ten, namely Alexandra, Brynmelin, Castle, E ... took place in 1889. It was followed by the 1890 election. The previous Town Council which had 24 members (18 councillors and 6 aldermen) would now have 40 members (30 councillors and 10 aldermen). An additional 16 members would therefore be elected. Almost all candidates expressed no party affiliation, fighting the contest on local issues. Ward Results Alexandra (two seats) Brynmelin (one seat) Castle (two seats) East (one seat) Ffynone (two seats) Landore (two seats) Morriston (two seats) St Helen's (two seats) St John's (three seats) Victoria (one seat) Election of Aldermen Seven aldermen were elected at the annua ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swansea County Borough Council
Swansea County Borough Council was established in 1889 under the Local Government Act 1888. The first elections were held in November 1889. The number of electoral wards had been increased, from four to ten, namely Alexandra, Brynmelin, Castle, East, Ffynone, Landore, Morriston, St Helen's, St John's and Victoria. The number of representatives were increased to 40. Representatives were to 'retire' for re-election in rotation, with ten seats to be filled at each council election. The county was abolished under the Local Government Act 1972 on 1 April 1974. It was incorporated into the new county of West Glamorgan. As a result of the Local Government (Wales) Act 1994, which came into force on 1 April 1996, a number of new unitary authorities were created including the new Swansea Council. See also * 1889 Swansea County Borough Council election The first election to Swansea County Borough Council Swansea County Borough Council was established in 1889 under the Local Government ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liberal Democrats (UK)
The Liberal Democrats (commonly referred to as the Lib Dems) are a liberal political party in the United Kingdom. Since the 1992 general election, with the exception of the 2015 general election, they have been the third-largest UK political party by the number of votes cast. They have 14 Members of Parliament in the House of Commons, 83 members of the House of Lords, four Members of the Scottish Parliament and one member in the Welsh Senedd. The party has over 2,500 local council seats. The party holds a twice-per-year Liberal Democrat Conference, at which party policy is formulated, with all party members eligible to vote, under a one member, one vote system. The party served as the junior party in a coalition government with the Conservative Party between 2010 and 2015; with Scottish Labour in the Scottish Executive from 1999 to 2007, and with Welsh Labour in the Welsh Government from 2000 to 2003 and from 2016 to 2021. In 1981, an electoral alliance was established b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plasmarl
Plasmarl, or Plas-Marl, is a suburban district and historically a village of the City and County of Swansea, Wales. It falls within the old Copper Quarter of Landore electoral ward. Location Plasmarl is centered on the A4067 road, which connects Swansea with the M4 motorway. The A4067, called Ffordd Cwm Tawe in the area, is a bypass to the older Neath Road (B4603), running parallel to it. The area to the west of Neath Road is mostly residential. The eastern side of Neath Road is lined with a number of major car dealerships. The area further east of the A4067, along Beaufort Road consists of an estate of light industry, warehousing and commercial units. Buildings Grade II listed buildings in Plasmarl include: *St. Paul's Parish Church on Cwm Level Road *Dinas Noddfa Baptist Chapel on Dinas Street *Ebenezer Baptist Church & Hall on Ebenezer Street Education Plasmarl has a local primary school, Plasmarl Primary School, located on Britannia Road. The school, built in 1879, wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morfa, Swansea
Morfa is a district of Swansea, Wales. It straddles the Bon-y-maen and Landore wards and generally covers the eastern part of the district of Landore. Morfa is originally an old Welsh word for "marsh", not so much used in current parlance but found in Welsh placenames. The area is named after the Morfa copperworks which once existed in the area. History The Morfa Copperworks was started in 1835 and operated until the site closed in 1980. Several of the copperworks buildings still remain on the site. Morfa was mainly an area of light industry in the late 20th century. Until the development of the Morfa retail park and the Swansea.com Stadium in the new millennium, the area was a post industrial brownfield site with a local sports and leisure complex. On the west bank were large grass playing fields which were also used for outdoor concerts. The west bank was re-developed into the Liberty Stadium, now the Swansea.com Stadium, complex. On the east bank of the River Tawe stood ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Landore
Landore ( cy, Glandŵr) is a district and community in Swansea, Wales. The district falls in the Landore council ward. A mainly residential area, it is located about 2.5 miles north of Swansea city centre. The north-easterly part of Landore is known as Morfa. There have been a number of new developments in the 21st century, such as the Liberty Stadium, now the Swansea.com Stadium, and the Morfa Shopping Park, which opened in 2005. It had a population of 6,168 as of the 2011 UK census. Facilities A new £1.5m bowls stadium, the Landore Bowls Stadium opened in early 2008 becoming the home of the Swansea Indoor Bowls Club. The venue hosted the World Indoor Singles and Mixed Pairs Championships in April 2008. Great Western Railway's Landore Depot is used for servicing Inter City 125 passenger trains. Landore once had a railway station, a stop on the South Wales Railway located near the Swansea Loop East Junction. The Landore Viaduct is a prominent landmark. Landore has a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hafod
Hafod is a district of the city of Swansea, in South Wales, U.K., and lies just north of the city centre, within the Landore ward. Hafod is the home to the Hafod Copperworks, founded in 1810 and closed in 1980 which is now being developed into an industrial heritage site. Name origins The word ''hafod'' is a Welsh word referring to the seasonal cycle of transhumance - the movement of livestock and people from a lowland winter pasture at the main residence (Welsh ''hendre'') to a higher summer pasture from roughly May to October. Description The western part of Hafod is a residential suburb. In the late 20th century, this was a mostly run-down area of Swansea, with property prices there being some of the lowest in the city centre area. In the new millennium, many properties in the main Neath Road (B4603) and some of the side streets have benefited from council grants to improve the façade of the properties. Beside the River Tawe to the east is a small industrial strip a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brynhyfryd, Swansea
Brynhyfryd is a small village in Swansea, Wales mostly within the Cwmbwrla Cwmbwrla ( en, Bwrla valley) is a residential area and community of Swansea in Wales, within the Cwmbwrla ward of the city. Located on rising ground about 1 mile (1.6 km) north of the city centre, it takes its name from the valley of the Bur ... ward. The area is mostly residential. Brynhyfryd approximates to the area around Llangyfelach Road where it intersects with Brynhyfryd Road. Brynhyfryd Infant School and Brynhyfryd Junior School are the local schools in the area. Other local amenities include the Brynhyfryd public library. There are a few shops on Llangyfelach road and the area has a Grade II listed church – the Brynhyfryd Baptist Chapel. Districts of Swansea {{Swansea-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morriston (electoral Ward)
Morriston ((Welsh language, Welsh:''Treforys'' or ''Treforus'')) is an Ward (politics), electoral ward in Swansea, Wales. It is coterminous with the Morriston Community (Wales), community. Morriston is one of two five member wards in the City and County of Swansea council, City and County of Swansea local authority area. In population terms, it is the largest ward in the Welsh Assembly constituency of Swansea East (Assembly constituency), Swansea East and it is the largest ward the City and County of Swansea. The electoral ward consists of some or all of the following geographical areas: Caemawr, Cwmrhydyceirw, Graig Felen, Morriston, Parc Gwernfadog, Pant-lasau, Ynysforgan and Ynystawe, in the parliamentary constituency of Swansea East (UK Parliament constituency), Swansea East. The ward is bounded by the wards of Llansamlet (electoral ward), Llansamlet and Clydach (electoral ward), Clydach to the east; Bonymaen (electoral ward), Bonymaen and Landore (electoral ward), Landore to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
West Glamorgan
, HQ= County Hall, Swansea , Government= West Glamorgan County Council (abolished 1996) , Status= , Start= 1974 , End= 1996 , Arms= ''Coat of arms of West Glamorgan County Council'' , Replace= Swansea Neath Port Talbot Preserved county of West Glamorgan , Map= ''West Glamorgan shown within Wales as a preserved county'' , PopulationLast= 365,500 (est; 2003 borders) Ranked 6th , PopulationLastYear= 2007 , AreaFirst= 820 km² Ranked 6th , AreaFirstYear= 2003 , AreaLast= , AreaLastYear= , Divisions= Non-metropolitan districts , DivisionsNames= West Glamorgan ( cy, Gorllewin Morgannwg) is a former administrative county in South Wales. It is now a preserved county. West Glamorgan was one of the divisions of the ancient county of Glamorgan. It was created on 1 April 1974, by the Local Govern ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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