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Clydach (electoral ward)

Clydach Ward
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Area 8.46 km2 (3.27 sq mi)
Population 7,503 (2011 census)
• Density 887/km2 (2,300/sq mi)
Principal area
Ceremonial county
Country Wales
Sovereign state United Kingdom
EU Parliament Wales
UK Parliament
Welsh Assembly
Councillors
  • Paulette Smith (Labour)
  • Gordon Walker (Independent)
List of places
UK
Wales
Swansea

Clydach is the name of an electoral ward (and a town) in the City and County of Swansea, Wales, UK.

The electoral ward of Clydach consists of some or all of the following areas: Clydach (town), Faerdre, Glais (East), Graig Felen and Penydre in the parliamentary constituency of Gower. The ward is bounded by Mawr to the west, and Morriston and Llansamlet to the south.

The turnout for the 2012 local council elections was 36.37%. The results were:

The first election to the new unitary City and County of Swansea Council took place in 1995. The ward was won by Labour.

In 1999, the number of seats increased from one to two. Labour held won seat (although the sitting Labour member was defeated) and the other seat was won by an Independent.

Coordinates: 50°48′10″N 3°51′37″W / 50.80271°N 3.86041°W / 50.80271; -3.86041


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