Neath Rural District was a second tier local government district of

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until 1974. It covered the Neath and Dulais valleys and surrounding areas, and while it contained rural communities it was largely dominated by industry, notably coal mining.

Background

Neath Rural District was created in December 1894 and from the 1930s onwards was controlled by the Labour Party.

Neath Rural District Council

Neath Rural District Council was the local authority administering Neath Rural District. The council was responsible for sanitation, public health and housing. It later gained the powers of an urban district council, to make bye-laws for developments such as new streets and buildings. The council's last full elections were held on 7 May 1970.

Dissolution

As a result of the

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, Neath Rural District was abolished and, in 1974, it was incorporated into the new Neath Borough Council.

References

{{reflist 1922 establishments in Wales Districts of Wales abolished by the Local Government Act 1972 Rural districts of Wales Glamorgan

Background

Neath Rural District Council

Dissolution

See also

References