This Order, made in accordance with section 58(2) of the Local Government Act 1972 gives effect to proposals by the Local Government Boundary Commission for Wales . The effect of those proposals is that an area of the community of Llanharry in Rhondda Cynon Taff in the vicinity of two properties known as “Brynderwen” and “Two Hoots” (shown cross-hatched in black on the boundary map referred to in Article 2 of the Order) become part of the community of Penllyn in the Vale of Glamorgan after this Order comes into force.

Prints of the boundary map are deposited and may be inspected during normal office hours at the offices of Rhondda Cynon Taff at The Pavilions, Cambrian Business Park, Clydach Vale, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff and at the offices of the Vale of Glamorgan County Borough Council Civic Offices, Holton Road, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan and at the offices of the National Assembly for Wales at Cathays Park, Cardiff (Local Government Modernisation Division).

The Local Government Area Changes Regulations 1976 (as amended) referred to in Article 2 of this Order contain incidental, consequential, transitional and supplementary provision about the effect and implementation of orders such as this.