Crymych (electoral ward)

Crymych is an electoral ward in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The ward consists of the communities of Crymych and Eglwyswrw.

A ward of Pembrokeshire County Council since 1995 it was previously a ward of the former Preseli Pembrokeshire District Council. The ward population at the 2011 census was 2,463.[1]

Following a 2021 ward boundary review, Eglwyswrw was paired with Cilgerran to form a Cilgerran and Eglwyswrw ward, while Mynachlogddu was paired with Crymych to form a new ward of Crymych and Mynachlog-ddu, effective from the 2022 Pembrokeshire County Council election.[2]

Elections

2017

Described as the "biggest shock of the day", Plaid Cymru beat the deputy leader of Pembrokeshire Council, Keith Lewis.[3]

Pembrokeshire County Council election, 4 May 2017
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Plaid Cymru Chris Tomos 616 54.4
Independent Keith Lewis * 516 45.6
Plaid Cymru gain from Independent Swing

* = sitting councillor prior to the election

See also

References

  1. ^ "Ward population 2011". Retrieved 18 April 2015.
  2. ^ "The County of Pembrokeshire (Electoral Arrangements) Order 2021". legislation.gov.uk. The National Archives. 5 May 2022. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
  3. ^ "All the results from the Pembrokeshire County Council elections as they happen". Western Telegraph. 5 May 2017. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
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