Overview
The Independents remained the largest party but lost ground to Labour. In Pembrokeshire, Labour gained three seats from the Independents, although one of these - in Pembroke Dock - was from a former Labour councillor who stood as an Independent.Ward Results (Cardiganshire)
Aberaeron No.1
Aberaeron No. 2
Aberaeron No.3
Aberystwyth No.1
Aberystwyth No.2
Aberystwyth No. 3
Aberystwyth Rural No. 1
Aberystwyth Rural No.2
Aberystwyth Rural No.3
Cardigan
Lampeter
Teifiside No.1
Teifiside No.2
Teifiside No.3
Tregaron
Ward Results (Carmarthenshire)
Ammanford No. 1
Ammanford No.2
Berwick
Burry Port East
Burry Port West
Carmarthen No. 1
Carmarthen No. 2
Carmarthen No. 3
Carmarthen Rural No.1
Carmarthen Rural No.2
Carmarthen Rural No. 3
Carmarthen Rural No. 4
Carmarthen Rural No. 5
Carmarthen Rural No. 6
Carmarthen Rural No. 7
Cwmamman
Felinfoel
Hengoed
Llandeilo No.1
Llandeilo No.2
Llandeilo No.3
Llandeilo No.4
Llandeilo No.5
Llandeilo No.6
Llanedi
Llanelli No.1
Llanelli No.2
Llanelli No. 3
Llanelli No.4
Llanelli No.5
Llanelli No. 6
Llanelli No.7
Llangennech
Llan-non
Newcastle Emlyn No.1
Newcastle Emlyn No.2
Pembrey
Pontyberem
Trimsaran
Westfa
Ward Results (Pembrokeshire)
Cemaes No. 1
Cemaes No. 2
Cemaes No. 3
This ward was previously known as Narberth No.3 but was renamed following the transfer of several wards from South Pembrokeshire to Preseli District Council.Fishgaurd and Goodwick No. 1
Fishgaurd and Goodwick No. 2
Haverfordwest No.1
Haverfordwest No. 2
Haverfordwest Rural No. 1
Haverfordwest Rural No. 2
Haverfordwest Rural No. 3
Haverfordwest Rural No. 4
Haverfordwest Rural No. 5
Milford Haven No. 1
Milford Haven No. 2
Milford Haven No. 3
Narberth No. 1
Narberth No. 2
Neyland and Llanstadwell
Pembroke No. 1
Pembroke No. 2
Pembroke No. 3
The previous Labour councilor stood as an Independent but was defeated by a future MP.Pembroke Rural No. 1
Pembroke Rural No. 2
Tenby
References
{{United Kingdom local elections, 1981