The County of Ceredigion (Communities) Order 2026

Welsh Statutory Instruments

2026 No. 94

Local GOVERNMENT, WALES

The County of Ceredigion (Communities) Order 2026

Made

17 March 2026

Coming into force in accordance with article 1(2) and (3)

The Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru(1) (“the Commission”) has, under section 36(5)(a) of the Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru etc. Act 2013(2) (“the 2013 Act”), submitted to the Welsh Ministers a report dated October 2024 containing its recommendations for change and the details of a review of the community arrangements within the County of Ceredigion.

The Welsh Ministers, after consideration of the matters referred to and set out in section 37(2)(b) and (c) of the 2013 Act, have decided to give effect to the Commission’s recommendations with modification. The Welsh Ministers also make supplemental provision as considered necessary or expedient.

Under section 37(3A) and (3B) of the 2013 Act(3), more than 6 weeks have elapsed since those recommendations were submitted to the Welsh Ministers.

The Welsh Ministers have published a statement setting out their decision in respect of each recommendation under section 37(6) of the 2013 Act(4).

The Welsh Ministers make the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred on them by sections 37(1) and 40(1) and (2)(a) and (b) of the 2013 Act.

Under section 37(2A) of the 2013 Act(5), the Welsh Ministers make this Order more than 6 months preceding the day of an ordinary council election under section 26 of the Local Government Act 1972(6).

Title and coming into force

1.—(1) The title of this Order is the County of Ceredigion (Communities) Order 2026.

(2) For any purpose set out in regulation 4(1) of the 1976 Regulations(7), this Order comes into force on 6 May 2026.

(3) For all other purposes, this Order comes into force at 23:59 hours on the day before the ordinary day of election of councillors in 2027.

Interpretation

2.—(1) In this Order—

“the 1972 Act” (“Deddf 1972”) means the Local Government Act 1972(8);

“the 1976 Regulations” (“Rheoliadau 1976”) means the Local Government Area Changes Regulations 1976;

“electoral ward” (“ward etholiadol”) means any area for which councillors are elected to Ceredigion County Council;

“existing” (“presennol”) means a community, community ward or community council as it exists immediately before the time and day set out in article 1(3);

“new” (“newydd”) means a community, community ward or community council established by this Order;

any reference to a map means one of the 81 maps marked “Map of the County of Ceredigion (Communities) Order 2026”, deposited in accordance with regulation 5 of the 1976 Regulations, labelled “1” to “81”, and a reference to a numbered map is a reference to the map that bears that number;

where a boundary is shown on a map as running along a road, railway line, footway, watercourse or similar geographical feature, it must be treated as running along the centre line of the feature.

(2) The provisions in this Order take precedence over any conflicting provision in any previous statutory instrument made under section 58(2) of the 1972 Act or order made under sections 37(1), 38(1) or 39(1) of the Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru etc. Act 2013.

Aberaeron — changes in community boundaries and consequential changes to electoral arrangements

3.  The part of the existing community of Henfynyw shown shaded on Map 1—

(a) is transferred to the community of Aberaeron;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Aberaeron and Aberarth.

4.  The part of the Llanddewi Aberarth community ward of the community of Dyffryn Arth shown shaded on Map 2—

(a) is transferred to the community of Aberaeron;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Aberaeron and Aberarth.

Aberaeron — community electoral arrangements

5.  In the community of Aberaeron, the number of councillors to be elected is 8.

Aberystwyth — changes in community and community ward boundaries, and consequential changes to electoral arrangements

6.  The part of the Gogledd/North community ward of the community of Aberystwyth shown shaded and numbered 1 on Map 3—

(a) is transferred to the Canol/Central community ward of the community of Aberystwyth;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais.

7.  The part of the Canol/Central community ward of the community of Aberystwyth shown shaded and numbered 2 on Map 3—

(a) is transferred to the Bronglais community ward of the community of Aberystwyth;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais.

8.  The part of the Penparcau community ward of the community of Aberystwyth shown shaded on Map 4—

(a) is transferred to the Rheidol community ward of the community of Aberystwyth;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Aberystwyth Rheidol.

9.  The part of the Sulien community ward of the community of Llanbadarn Fawr shown shaded on Map 5—

(a) is transferred to the community of Aberystwyth;

(b) forms part of the community ward of Bronglais;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais.

10.  The part of the Sulien community ward of the community of Llanbadarn Fawr shown shaded on Map 6—

(a) is transferred to the community of Aberystwyth;

(b) forms part of the community ward of Bronglais;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais.

11.  The part of the existing Llanbadarn y Creuddyn community ward of the existing community of Llanfarian shown shaded on Map 7—

(a) is transferred to the community of Aberystwyth;

(b) forms part of the Penparcau community ward;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward Aberystwyth Penparcau.

12.  The part of the existing Llanbadarn y Creuddyn community ward of the existing community of Llanfarian shown shaded on Map 8—

(a) is transferred to the community of Aberystwyth;

(b) forms part of the Penparcau community ward;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Aberystwyth Penparcau.

13.  The part of the Gogledd/North community ward of the community of Aberystwyth shown shaded on Map 9—

(a) is transferred to the community of Faenor;

(b) forms part of the community ward of Waunfawr;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Faenor.

Aberystwyth — change of community ward names

14.  The Canol/Central community ward of the community of Aberystwyth as changed by this Order is to retain the name of Canol/Central in the English language and is to be known as Canol Aberystwyth in the Welsh language.

15.  The Gogledd/North community ward of the community of Aberystwyth as changed by this Order is to retain the name of Gogledd/North in the English language and is to be known as Gogledd Aberystwyth in the Welsh language.

Aberystwyth — community ward electoral arrangements

16.  In the community of Aberystwyth, the number of councillors to be elected for the community ward of—

(a) Bronglais is 3;

(b) Canol/Central is 3;

(c) Gogledd/North is 3;

(d) Penparcau is 5;

(e) Rheidol is 4.

Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais — electoral ward arrangements

17.  In the electoral ward of Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais, the number of councillors to be elected is 3.

Cardigan — changes in community and community ward boundaries, and consequential changes to electoral arrangements

18.  The part of the Mwldan community ward of the community of Cardigan shown shaded on Map 10—

(a) is transferred to the Teifi community ward of the community of Cardigan;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Teifi.

19.  The part of the Mwldan community ward of the community of Cardigan shown shaded on Map 11—

(a) is transferred to the Rhyd-y-Fuwch community ward of the community of Cardigan;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Teifi.

20.  The part of the Mwldan community ward of the community of Cardigan shown shaded on Map 12—

(a) is transferred to the community of Y Ferwig;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Aberporth and Y Ferwig.

21.  The part of the Mwldan community ward of the community of Cardigan shown shaded on Map 13—

(a) is transferred to the community of Y Ferwig;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Aberporth and Y Ferwig.

Cardigan — community ward electoral arrangements

22.  In the community of Cardigan, the number of councillors to be elected for the community ward of—

(a) Mwldan is 4;

(b) Rhyd-y-Fuwch is 3;

(c) Teifi is 3.

Rhyd-y-Fuwch — change of community ward name

23.  The Rhyd-y-Fuwch community ward of the community of Cardigan as changed by this Order is to be known as Rhyd-y-fuwch in the English language and the Welsh language.

Lampeter — changes in community boundaries and consequential changes to electoral arrangements

24.  The part of the existing Silian community ward of the existing community of Llangybi shown shaded on Map 14—

(a) is transferred to the community of Lampeter;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Lampeter.

Lampeter – community electoral arrangements

25.  In the community of Lampeter, the number of councillors to be elected is 10.

Llandysul, and Llandyfriog — changes in community and community ward boundaries, and consequential changes to electoral arrangements

26.  The part of the Trefol community ward of the community of Llandysul shown shaded and numbered 1 on Map 15—

(a) is transferred to the Tregroes community ward of the community of Llandysul;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Llandysul North and Troedyraur.

27.  The part of the Orllwyn Teifi community ward of the community of Llandyfriog shown shaded and numbered 2 on Map 15—

(a) is transferred to the community of Llandysul;

(b) forms part of the community ward of Tregroes;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Llandysul North and Troedyraur.

Llandysul — change of community ward names

28.  The community ward of Pontshaen in the community of Llandysul as changed by this Order is to retain the name of Pontshaen in the English language and is to be known as Pontsiân in the Welsh language.

29.  The community ward of Tregroes in the community of Llandysul as changed by this Order is to retain the name of Tregroes in the English language and is to be known as Tre-groes in the Welsh language.

Llandysul — community ward electoral arrangements

30.  In the community of Llandysul, the number of councillors to be elected for the community ward of—

(a) Capel Dewi is 2;

(b) Pontshaen is 2;

(c) Trefol is 5;

(d) Tregroes is 2.

Llandyfriog — change of community name and community ward name

31.  The community of Llandyfriog as changed by this Order is to retain the name of Llandyfriog in the English language and is to be known as Llandyfrïog in the Welsh language.

32.  The community ward of Llandyfriog in the community of Llandyfriog as changed by this Order is to retain the name of Llandyfriog in the English language and is to be known as Llandyfrïog in the Welsh language.

Llandyfriog — community ward electoral arrangements

33.  In the community of Llandyfriog, the number of councillors to be elected for the community ward of—

(a) Llandyfriog is 4;

(b) Orllwyn Teifi is 4.

New Quay and Llanllwchaiarn — changes in community and community ward boundaries

34.  The part of the existing community of Llanllwchaiarn shown shaded on Map 16—

(a) is transferred to the existing community of New Quay;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of New Quay and Llanllwchaearn.

35.  The part of the existing community of Llanllwchaiarn shown shaded and numbered 1 on Map 17—

(a) is transferred to the existing community of Llanarth;

(b) forms part of the existing community ward of Llanarth;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Llannarth.

36.  The part of the existing community of Llanllwchaiarn shown shaded and numbered 2 on Map 17—

(a) is transferred to the existing community of Llanarth;

(b) forms part of the existing community ward of Llanarth;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Llannarth.

New Quay and Llanllwchaiarn — abolition of the communities of New Quay and Llanllwchaiarn, and consequential changes to community councils

37.  The community of New Quay as changed by this Order is abolished.

38.  The existing community council of New Quay is dissolved.

39.  The community of Llanllwchaiarn as changed by this Order is abolished.

40.  The existing community council of Llanllwchaiarn is dissolved.

Creation of the new community of New Quay

41.  A new community is created which is to be known as New Quay in the English language and Ceinewydd in the Welsh language and which—

(a) comprises the area shown shaded on Map 18;

(b) forms the electoral ward of New Quay and Llanllwchaearn.

Creation of the new community ward of New Quay

42.  A new community ward is created in the new community of New Quay which is to be known as New Quay in the English language and Ceinewydd in the Welsh language and which—

(a) comprises the area shown shaded and numbered 1 on Map 18;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of New Quay and Llanllwchaearn.

Creation of the new community ward of Llanllwchaearn

43.  A new community ward is created in the new community of New Quay which is to be known as Llanllwchaearn in the English language and the Welsh language and which—

(a) comprises the area shown shaded and numbered 2 on Map 18;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of New Quay and Llanllwchaearn.

New Quay — establishment of new community council and community ward electoral arrangements

44.  A council for the new community of New Quay is established.

45.  In the new community of New Quay, the number of councillors to be elected for the new community ward of—

(a) New Quay is 6;

(b) Llanllwchaearn is 5.

New Quay and Llanllwchaearn — electoral ward arrangements

46.  The electoral ward of New Quay and Llanllwchaearn comprises the area of the new community of New Quay.

47.  In the electoral ward of New Quay and Llanllwchaearn, the number of councillors to be elected is 1.

Tregaron — changes in community boundaries and consequential changes to electoral arrangements

48.  The part of the existing community of Llanddewi Brefi shown shaded on Map 19—

(a) is transferred to the community of Tregaron;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur.

49.  The part of the community of Tregaron shown shaded on Map 20—

(a) is transferred to the existing community of Llanddewi Brefi;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Llangeitho.

50.  The part of the community of Tregaron shown shaded on Map 21—

(a) is transferred to the existing community of Lledrod;

(b) forms part of the existing community ward of Blaenpennal;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Lledrod.

Tregaron — community electoral arrangements

51.  In the community of Tregaron, the number of councillors to be elected is 8.

Aberporth — changes in community boundaries and consequential changes to electoral arrangements

52.  The part of the Beulah community ward of the community of Beulah shown shaded on Map 22—

(a) is transferred to the community of Aberporth;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Aberporth and Y Ferwig.

53.  The part of the existing community of Penbryn shown shaded on Map 23—

(a) is transferred to the community of Aberporth;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Aberporth and Y Ferwig.

54.  The part of the community of Aberporth shown shaded on Map 24—

(a) is transferred to the existing community of Penbryn;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Penbryn.

Aberporth — change of community name

55.  The community of Aberporth as changed by this Order is to retain the name of Aberporth in the English language and is to be known as Aber-porth in the Welsh language.

Aberporth — community electoral arrangements

56.  In the community of Aberporth, the number of councillors to be elected is 10.

Beulah — changes in community and community ward boundaries, and consequential changes to electoral arrangements

57.  The part of the existing Brongwyn community ward of the community of Beulah shown shaded on Map 25—

(a) is transferred to the Beulah community ward of the community of Beulah;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Beulah and Llangoedmor.

58.  The part of the Beulah community ward of the community of Beulah shown shaded on Map 26—

(a) is transferred to the existing Bettws Evan community ward of the community of Beulah;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Beulah and Llangoedmor.

59.  The part of the Beulah community ward of the community of Beulah shown shaded on Map 27—

(a) is transferred to the Llandygwydd community ward of the community of Beulah;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Beulah and Llangoedmor.

60.  The part of the community of Llangoedmor shown shaded on Map 28—

(a) is transferred to the community of Beulah;

(b) forms part of the community ward of Beulah;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Beulah and Llangoedmor.

61.  The part of the Beulah community ward of the community of Beulah shown shaded on Map 29—

(a) is transferred to the community of Llangoedmor;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Beulah and Llangoedmor.

62.  The part of the Bettws Evan community ward of the community of Beulah shown shaded on Map 30—

(a) is transferred to the existing community of Penbryn;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Penbryn.

Beulah — combination of community wards

63.  The community wards of Bettws Evan and Brongwyn of the community of Beulah, as changed by this Order, are combined to form a new community ward shown shaded on Map 31 which—

(a) is to be known as Betws Ifan and Brongwyn in the English language and Betws Ifan a Brongwyn in the Welsh language;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Beulah and Llangoedmor.

Beulah — community electoral ward arrangements

64.  In the community of Beulah, the number of councillors to be elected for the community ward of—

(a) Betws Ifan and Brongwyn is 4;

(b) Beulah is 3;

(c) Llandygwydd is 4.

Blaenrheidol and Pontarfynach — changes in community and community ward boundaries

65.  The part of the existing community of Blaenrheidol shown shaded on Map 32—

(a) is transferred to the existing community of Pontarfynach;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Melindwr.

66.  The part of the existing community of Ysbyty Ystwyth shown shaded on Map 33—

(a) is transferred to the existing community of Pontarfynach;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Melindwr.

67.  The part of the community of Melindwr shown shaded on Map 34—

(a) is transferred to the existing community of Blaenrheidol;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Melindwr.

68.  The part of the existing community of Pontarfynach shown shaded on Map 35—

(a) is transferred to the community of Melindwr;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Melindwr.

Blaenrheidol and Pontarfynach — abolition of the communities of Blaenrheidol and Pontarfynach, and consequential changes to community councils

69.  The community of Blaenrheidol as changed by this Order is abolished.

70.  The existing community council of Blaenrheidol is dissolved.

71.  The community of Pontarfynach as changed by this Order is abolished.

72.  The existing community council of Pontarfynach is dissolved.

Creation of the new community of Blaenrheidol and Pontarfynach

73.  A new community is created which is to be known as Blaenrheidol and Pontarfynach in the English language and Blaenrheidol a Phontarfynach in the Welsh language and which—

(a) comprises the area shown shaded on Map 36;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Melindwr.

Creation of the new community ward of Blaenrheidol

74.  A new community ward is created in the new community of Blaenrheidol and Pontarfynach which is to be known as Blaenrheidol in the English language and the Welsh language and which—

(a) comprises the area shown shaded and numbered 1 on Map 36;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Melindwr.

Creation of the new community ward of Pontarfynach

75.  A new community ward is created in the new community of Blaenrheidol and Pontarfynach which is to be known as Pontarfynach in the English language and the Welsh language and which—

(a) comprises the area shown shaded and numbered 2 on Map 36;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Melindwr.

Blaenrheidol and Pontarfynach — establishment of new community council and community electoral arrangements

76.  A council for the new community of Blaenrheidol and Pontarfynach is established.

77.  In the new community of Blaenrheidol and Pontarfynach, the number of councillors to be elected for the new community ward of—

(a) Blaenrheidol is 4;

(b) Pontarfynach is 4.

Blaenrheidol and Pontarfynach — electoral ward arrangements

78.  The electoral ward of Melindwr comprises the area of the new community of Blaenrheidol and Pontarfynach, and the community of Melindwr.

79.  In the electoral ward of Melindwr, the number of councillors to be elected is 1.

Ceulanamaesmawr — changes in community boundaries and consequential changes to electoral arrangements

80.  The part of the existing community of Llangynfelyn shown shaded on Map 37—

(a) is transferred to the community of Ceulanamaesmawr;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Ceulan a Maesmawr.

81.  The part of the community of Trefeurig shown shaded on Map 38—

(a) is transferred to the community of Ceulanamaesmawr;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Ceulan a Maesmawr.

82.  The part of the community of Ceulanamaesmawr shown shaded on Map 39—

(a) is transferred to the existing community of Tirymynach;

(b) forms part of the existing community ward of Tirymynach;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Tirymynach.

Ceulanamaesmawr — change of community name

83.  The community of Ceulanamaesmawr as changed by this Order is to be known as Ceulan a Maesmawr in the English language and the Welsh language.

Ceulan a Maesmawr — community electoral arrangements

84.  In the community of Ceulan a Maesmawr, the number of councillors to be elected is 7.

Llangynfelyn and Ysgubor-y-coed — abolition of the communities of Llangynfelyn and Ysgubor-y-coed, and consequential changes to community councils

85.  The community of Llangynfelyn as changed by this Order is abolished.

86.  The existing community council of Llangynfelyn is dissolved.

87.  The existing community of Ysgubor-y-coed is abolished.

88.  The existing community council of Ysgubor-y-coed is dissolved.

Creation of the new community of Llangynfelyn and Ysgubor-y-coed

89.  A new community is created which is to be known as Llangynfelyn and Ysgubor-y-coed in the English language and Llangynfelyn ac Ysgubor-y-coed in the Welsh language and which—

(a) comprises the area shown shaded on Map 40;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Ceulan a Maesmawr.

Creation of the new community ward of Llangynfelyn

90.  A new community ward is created in the new community of Llangynfelyn and Ysgubor-y-coed which is to be known as Llangynfelyn in the English language and the Welsh language and which—

(a) comprises the area shown shaded and numbered 1 on Map 40;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Ceulan a Maesmawr.

Creation of the new community ward of Ysgubor-y-coed

91.  A new community ward is created in the new community of Llangynfelyn and Ysgubor-y-coed which is to be known as Ysgubor-y-coed in the English language and the Welsh language and which—

(a) comprises the area shown shaded and numbered 2 on Map 40;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Ceulan a Maesmawr.

Llangynfelyn and Ysgubor-y-coed — establishment of new community council and community electoral arrangements

92.  A council for the new community of Llangynfelyn and Ysgubor-y-coed is established.

93.  In the new community of Llangynfelyn and Ysgubor-y-coed, the number of councillors to be elected for the new community ward of—

(a) Llangynfelyn is 5;

(b) Ysgubor-y-coed is 3.

Llangynfelyn and Ysgubor-y-coed — electoral ward arrangements

94.  The electoral ward of Ceulan a Maesmawr comprises the areas of the community of Ceulan a Maesmawr, and the new community of Llangynfelyn and Ysgubor-y-coed.

95.  In the electoral ward of Ceulan a Maesmawr, the number of councillors to be elected is 1.

Ciliau Aeron and Nantcwnlle — changes in community boundaries

96.  The part of the Llanbadarn Trefeglwys community ward of the community of Dyffryn Arth shown shaded on Map 41—

(a) is transferred to the existing community of Ciliau Aeron;

(b) forms part of the existing community ward of Cilcennin;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Ciliau Aeron.

97.  The part of the Llanbadarn Trefeglwys community ward of the community of Dyffryn Arth shown shaded on Map 42—

(a) is transferred to the existing community of Nantcwnlle;

(b) forms part of the existing community ward of Nantcwnlle;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Llangybi.

98.  The part of the existing Cilcennin community ward of the existing community of Ciliau Aeron shown shaded on Map 43—

(a) is transferred to the community of Dyffryn Arth;

(b) forms part of the community ward of Llanddewi Aberarth;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Aberaeron and Aberarth.

99.  The part of the existing Ciliau Aeron community ward of the existing community of Ciliau Aeron shown shaded on Map 44—

(a) is transferred to the existing community of Llanfihangel Ystrad;

(b) forms part of the existing community ward of Dihewyd;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Llanfihangel Ystrad.

100.  The part of the existing Cilcennin community ward of the existing community of Ciliau Aeron shown shaded on Map 45—

(a) is transferred to the existing community of Llanfihangel Ystrad;

(b) forms part of the existing community ward of Llanfihangel Ystrad;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Llanfihangel Ystrad.

101.  The part of the existing Gartheli community ward of the existing community of Nantcwnlle shown shaded on Map 46—

(a) is transferred to the existing community of Llangybi;

(b) forms part of the existing community ward of Llangybi;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Llangybi.

102.  The part of the existing Nantcwnlle community ward of the existing community of Nantcwnlle shown shaded on Map 47—

(a) is transferred to the existing community of Llangeitho;

(b) forms part of the existing community ward of Penuwch;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Llangeitho.

Ciliau Aeron and Nantcwnlle — abolition of the communities of Ciliau Aeron and Nantcwnlle, and consequential changes to community councils

103.  The community of Ciliau Aeron as changed by this Order is abolished.

104.  The existing community council of Ciliau Aeron is dissolved.

105.  The community of Nantcwnlle as changed by this Order is abolished.

106.  The existing community council of Nantcwnlle is dissolved.

Creation of the new community of Ciliau Aeron and Nantcwnlle

107.  A new community is created which is to be known as Ciliau Aeron and Nantcwnlle in the English language and Ciliau Aeron a Nantcwnlle in the Welsh language and which—

(a) comprises the area shown shaded on Map 48;

(b) forms part of the electoral wards of Ciliau Aeron, and Llangybi.

Creation of the new community ward of Cilcennin

108.  A new community ward is created in the new community of Ciliau Aeron and Nantcwnlle which is to be known as Cilcennin in the English language and the Welsh language and which—

(a) comprises the area shown shaded and numbered 1 on Map 48;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Ciliau Aeron.

Creation of the new community ward of Ciliau Aeron

109.  A new community ward is created in the new community of Ciliau Aeron and Nantcwnlle which is to be known as Ciliau Aeron in the English language and the Welsh language and which—

(a) comprises the area shown shaded and numbered 2 on Map 48;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Ciliau Aeron.

Creation of the new community ward of Nantcwnlle

110.  A new community ward is created in the new community of Ciliau Aeron and Nantcwnlle which is to be known as Nantcwnlle in the English language and the Welsh language and which—

(a) comprises the area shown shaded and numbered 3 on Map 48;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Llangybi.

Ciliau Aeron and Nantcwnlle — establishment of new community council and community ward electoral arrangements

111.  A council for the new community of Ciliau Aeron and Nantcwnlle is established.

112.  In the new community of Ciliau Aeron and Nantcwnlle, the number of councillors to be elected for the new community ward of—

(a) Cilcennin is 3;

(b) Ciliau Aeron is 4;

(c) Nantcwnlle is 6.

Ciliau Aeron and Nantcwnlle — electoral ward arrangements

113.  The electoral ward of Ciliau Aeron comprises the new Cilcennin and Ciliau Aeron community wards of the new community of Ciliau Aeron and Nantcwnlle, and the new Henfynyw community ward of the new community of Henfynyw and Llannarth.

114.  In the electoral ward of Ciliau Aeron, the number of councillors to be elected is 1.

115.  The electoral ward of Llangybi comprises the new community of Llangybi and the new Nantcwnlle community ward of the new community of Ciliau Aeron and Nantcwnlle.

116.  In the electoral ward of Llangybi, the number of councillors to be elected is 1.

Dyffryn Arth — change of community ward name

117.  The community ward of Llanddewi Aberarth as changed by this Order is to be known as Llanddewi Aberarth in the English language and Llanddewi Aber-arth in the Welsh language.

Dyffryn Arth — community ward electoral arrangements

118.  In the community of Dyffryn Arth, the number of councillors to be elected for the community ward of—

(a) Llanbadarn Trefeglwys is 4;

(b) Llanddewi Aberarth is 3.

Faenor — changes in community and community ward boundaries, and consequential changes to electoral arrangements

119.  The part of the Faenor community ward of the community of Faenor shown shaded on Map 49—

(a) is transferred to the Waunfawr community ward of the community of Faenor;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Faenor.

120.  The part of the Waunfawr community ward of the community of Faenor shown shaded on Map 50—

(a) is transferred to the Faenor community ward of the community of Faenor;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Faenor.

121.  The part of the existing Llangorwen community ward of the existing community of Tirymynach shown shaded on Map 51—

(a) is transferred to the community of Faenor;

(b) forms part of the community ward of Faenor;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Faenor.

122.  The part of the community ward of Faenor of the community of Faenor shown shaded on Map 52—

(a) is transferred to the community of Llanbadarn Fawr;

(b) forms part of the community ward of Padarn;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Llanbadarn Fawr.

Faenor — community electoral arrangements

123.  In the community of Faenor, the number of councillors to be elected for the community ward of—

(a) Faenor is 3;

(b) Waunfawr is 5.

Llanbadarn Fawr — changes in community boundaries and consequential changes to electoral arrangements

124.  The part of the community ward of Padarn of the community of Llanbadarn Fawr shown shaded on Map 53—

(a) is transferred to the existing community of Llanfarian;

(b) forms part of the existing community ward of Llanbadarn y Creuddyn;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Llanfarian.

Llanbadarn Fawr — community electoral arrangements

125.  In the community of Llanbadarn Fawr, the number of councillors to be elected for the community ward of—

(a) Padarn is 5;

(b) Sulien is 6.

Henfynyw and Llanarth — abolition of the communities of Henfynyw and Llanarth, and consequential changes to community councils

126.  The community of Henfynyw as changed by this Order is abolished.

127.  The existing community council of Henfynyw is dissolved.

128.  The existing community of Llanarth is abolished.

129.  The existing community council of Llanarth is dissolved.

Creation of the new community of Henfynyw and Llannarth

130.  A new community is created which is to be known as Henfynyw and Llannarth in the English language and Henfynyw a Llannarth in the Welsh language and which—

(a) comprises the area shown shaded on Map 54;

(b) forms the electoral ward of Llannarth and part of the electoral ward of Ciliau Aeron.

Creation of the new community ward of Henfynyw

131.  A new community ward is created in the new community of Henfynyw and Llannarth which is to be known as Henfynyw in the English language and the Welsh language and which—

(a) comprises the area shown shaded and numbered 1 on Map 54;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Ciliau Aeron.

Creation of the new community ward of Llannarth

132.  A new community ward is created in the new community of Henfynyw and Llannarth which is to be known as Llannarth in the English language and the Welsh language and which—

(a) comprises the area shown shaded and numbered 2 on Map 54;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Llannarth.

Henfynyw and Llannarth — establishment of new community council and community ward electoral arrangements

133.  A council for the new community of Henfynyw and Llannarth is established.

134.  In the new community of Henfynyw and Llannarth, the number of councillors to be elected for the new community ward of—

(a) Henfynyw is 7;

(b) Llannarth is 9.

Henfynyw and Llannarth — electoral ward arrangements

135.  The electoral ward of Llannarth comprises the new Llannarth community ward of the new community of Henfynyw and Llannarth.

136.  In the electoral ward of Llannarth, the number of councillors to be elected is 1.

Llangeitho — changes in community and community ward boundaries

137.  The part of the existing Gwynfil community ward of the existing community of Llangeitho shown shaded on Map 55—

(a) is transferred to the existing community of Llanddewi Brefi;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Llangeitho.

138.  The part of the existing Penuwch community ward of the existing community of Llangeitho shown shaded on Map 56—

(a) is transferred to the existing community of Lledrod;

(b) forms part of the existing community ward of Blaenpennal;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Lledrod.

139.  The part of the existing Gwynfil community ward of the existing community of Llangeitho shown shaded on Map 57—

(a) is transferred to the existing community of Llangybi;

(b) forms part of the existing community ward of Llangybi;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Llangybi.

Llanddewi Brefi and Llangeitho — abolition of the communities of Llanddewi Brefi and Llangeitho, and consequential changes to community councils

140.  The community of Llanddewi Brefi as changed by this Order is abolished.

141.  The existing community council of Llanddewi Brefi is dissolved.

142.  The community of Llangeitho as changed by this Order is abolished.

143.  The existing community council of Llangeitho is dissolved.

Creation of the new community of Llangeitho

144.  A new community is created which is to be known as Llangeitho in the English language and the Welsh language and which—

(a) comprises the area shown shaded on Map 58;

(b) forms the electoral ward of Llangeitho.

Creation of the new community ward of Llanddewi Brefi

145.  A new community ward is created in the new community of Llangeitho which is to be known as Llanddewi Brefi in the English language and the Welsh language and which—

(a) comprises the area shown shaded and numbered 1 on Map 58;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Llangeitho.

Creation of the new community ward of Llangeitho

146.  A new community ward is created in the new community of Llangeitho which is to be known as Llangeitho in the English language and the Welsh language and which—

(a) comprises the area shown shaded and numbered 2 on Map 58;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Llangeitho.

Llangeitho — establishment of new community council and community ward electoral arrangements

147.  A council for the new community of Llangeitho is established.

148.  In the new community of Llangeitho, the number of councillors to be elected for the new community ward of—

(a) Llanddewi Brefi is 6;

(b) Llangeitho is 6.

Llangeitho — electoral ward arrangements

149.  The electoral ward of Llangeitho comprises the area of the new community of Llangeitho.

150.  In the electoral ward of Llangeitho, the number of councillors to be elected is 1.

Llangybi — changes in community boundaries

151.  The part of the existing Llanfihangel Ystrad community ward of the existing community of Llanfihangel Ystrad shown shaded on Map 59—

(a) is transferred to the existing community of Llangybi;

(b) forms part of the existing community ward of Silian;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Llangybi.

152.  The part of the existing Llanfihangel Ystrad community ward of the existing community of Llanfihangel Ystrad shown shaded on Map 60—

(a) is transferred to the existing community of Llangybi;

(b) forms part of the existing community ward of Llangybi;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Llangybi.

153.  The part of the existing Llangybi community ward of the existing community of Llangybi shown shaded on Map 61—

(a) is transferred to the existing community of Llanfihangel Ystrad;

(b) forms part of the existing community ward of Llanfihangel Ystrad;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Llanfihangel Ystrad.

Llanfair Clydogau and Llangybi — abolition of the communities of Llanfair Clydogau and Llangybi, and consequential changes to community councils

154.  The existing community of Llanfair Clydogau is abolished.

155.  The existing community council of Llanfair Clydogau is dissolved.

156.  The community of Llangybi as changed by this Order is abolished.

157.  The existing community council of Llangybi is dissolved.

Creation of the new community of Llangybi

158.  A new community is created which is to be known as Llangybi in the English language and the Welsh language and which—

(a) comprises the area shown shaded on Map 62;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Llangybi.

Creation of the new community ward of Llanfair Clydogau

159.  A new community ward is created in the new community of Llangybi which is to be known as Llanfair Clydogau in the English language and the Welsh language and which—

(a) comprises the area shown shaded and numbered 1 on Map 62;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Llangybi.

Creation of the new community ward of Llangybi

160.  A new community ward is created in the new community of Llangybi which is to be known as Llangybi in the English language and the Welsh language and which—

(a) comprises the area shown shaded and numbered 2 on Map 62;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Llangybi.

Llangybi — establishment of new community council and community electoral arrangements

161.  A council for the new community of Llangybi is established.

162.  In the new community of Llangybi, the number of councillors to be elected for the new community ward of—

(a) Llanfair Clydogau is 4;

(b) Llangybi is 4.

Lledrod and Llangwyryfon — changes in community and community ward boundaries

163.  The part of the existing Blaenpennal community ward of the existing community of Lledrod shown shaded on Map 63—

(a) is transferred to the existing community of Llangwyryfon;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Llanrhystyd.

164.  The part of the existing community of Llanilar shown shaded on Map 64—

(a) is transferred to the existing community of Llangwyryfon;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Llanrhystyd.

165.  The part of the existing Haminiog community ward of the existing community of Llanrhystyd shown shaded on Map 65—

(a) is transferred to the existing community of Llangwyryfon;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Llanrhystyd.

Lledrod and Llangwyryfon — abolition of the communities of Lledrod and Llangwyryfon, and consequential changes to community councils

166.  The community of Lledrod as changed by this Order is abolished.

167.  The existing community council of Lledrod is dissolved.

168.  The community of Llangwyryfon as changed by this Order is abolished.

169.  The existing community council of Llangwyryfon is dissolved.

Creation of the new community of Lledrod

170.  A new community is created which is to be known as Lledrod in the English language and the Welsh language and which—

(a) comprises the area shown shaded on Map 66;

(b) forms part of the electoral wards of Lledrod, and Llanrhystyd.

Creation of the new community ward of Lledrod

171.  A new community ward is created in the new community of Lledrod which is to be known as Lledrod in the English language and the Welsh language and which—

(a) comprises the area shown shaded and numbered 1 on Map 66;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Lledrod.

Creation of the new community ward of Llangwyryfon

172.  A new community ward is created in the new community of Lledrod which is to be known as Llangwyryfon in the English language and the Welsh language and which—

(a) comprises the area shown shaded and numbered 2 on Map 66;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Llanrhystyd.

Lledrod — establishment of new community council and community electoral arrangements

173.  A council for the new community of Lledrod is established.

174.  In the new community of Lledrod, the number of councillors to be elected for the new community ward of—

(a) Lledrod is 6;

(b) Llangwyryfon is 4.

Lledrod — electoral ward arrangements

175.  The electoral ward of Lledrod comprises the new Lledrod community ward of the new community of Lledrod, and the new community wards of Ystrad Meurig and Ysbyty Ystwyth of the new community of Ystrad Fflur.

176.  In the electoral ward of Lledrod, the number of councillors to be elected is 1.

177.  The electoral ward of Llanrhystyd comprises the new Llangwyryfon community ward of the new community of Lledrod, and the new Llanrhystud community ward of the new community of Llanfarian and Llanrhystud.

178.  In the electoral ward of Llanrhystyd, the number of councillors to be elected is 1.

Llandysiliogogo and Troedyraur — abolition of the communities of Llandysiliogogo and Troedyraur, and consequential changes to community councils.

179.  The existing community of Llandysiliogogo is abolished.

180.  The existing community council of Llandysiliogogo is dissolved.

181.  The existing community of Troedyraur is abolished.

182.  The existing community council of Troedyraur is dissolved.

Creation of the new community of Llandysiliogogo and Troed-yr-aur

183.  A new community is created which is to be known as Llandysiliogogo and Troed-yr-aur in the English language and Llandysiliogogo a Throed-yr-aur in the Welsh language and which—

(a) comprises the area shown shaded on Map 67;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Llandysilio and Llangrannog and part of the electoral ward of Llandysul North and Troedyraur.

Creation of the new community ward of Llandysiliogogo

184.  A new community ward is created in the new community of Llandysiliogogo and Troed-yr-aur which is to be known as Llandysiliogogo in the English language and the Welsh language and which—

(a) comprises the area shown shaded and numbered 1 on Map 67;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Llandysilio and Llangrannog.

Creation of the new community ward of Llangynllo

185.  A new community ward is created in the new community of Llandysiliogogo and Troed-yr-aur which is to be known as Llangynllo in the English language and the Welsh language and which—

(a) comprises the area shown shaded and numbered 2 on Map 67;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Llandysul North and Troedyraur.

Creation of the new community ward of Troed-yr-aur

186.  A new community ward is created in the new community of Llandysiliogogo and Troed-yr-aur which is to be known as Troed-yr-aur in the English language and the Welsh language and which—

(a) comprises the area shown shaded and numbered 3 on Map 67;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Llandysul North and Troedyraur.

Llandysiliogogo and Troed-yr-aur — establishment of new community council and community electoral arrangements

187.  A council for the new community of Llandysiliogogo and Troed-yr-aur is established.

188.  In the new community of Llandysiliogogo and Troed-yr-aur, the number of councillors to be elected for the new community ward of—

(a) Llandysiliogogo is 7;

(b) Llangynllo is 3;

(c) Troed-yr-aur is 5.

Llandysiliogogo and Troed-yr-aur — electoral ward arrangements

189.  The electoral ward of Llandysilio and Llangrannog comprises the new Llandysiliogogo community ward of the new community of Llandysiliogogo and Troed-yr-aur, and the new Llangrannog community ward of the new community of Llangrannog and Penbryn.

190.  In the electoral ward of Llandysilio and Llangrannog, the number of councillors to be elected is 1.

191.  The electoral ward of Llandysul North and Troedyraur comprises the Pontshaen and Tregroes community wards of the community of Llandysul, and the new Llangynllo and Troed-yr-aur community wards of the new community of Llandysiliogogo and Troed-yr-aur.

192.  In the electoral ward of Llandysul North and Troedyraur, the number of councillors to be elected is 1.

Llanrhystyd — changes in community boundaries

193.  The part of the existing Haminiog community ward of the existing community of Llanrhystyd shown shaded on Map 68—

(a) is transferred to the community of Llansantffraid;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Llansanffraid.

Llanfarian and Llanrhystyd — abolition of the communities of Llanfarian and Llanrhystyd, and consequential changes to community councils

194.  The community of Llanfarian as changed by this Order is abolished.

195.  The existing community council of Llanfarian is dissolved.

196.  The community of Llanrhystyd as changed by this Order is abolished.

197.  The existing community council of Llanrhystyd is dissolved.

Creation of the new community of Llanfarian and Llanrhystud

198.  A new community is created which is to be known as Llanfarian and Llanrhystud in the English language and Llanfarian a Llanrhystud in the Welsh language and which—

(a) comprises the area shown shaded on Map 69;

(b) forms the electoral ward of Llanfarian and part of the electoral ward of Llanrhystyd.

Creation of the new community ward of Llanbadarn y Creuddyn Isaf

199.  A new community ward is created in the new community of Llanfarian and Llanrhystud which is to be known as Llanbadarn y Creuddyn Isaf in the English language and the Welsh language and which—

(a) comprises the area shown shaded and numbered 1 on Map 69;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Llanfarian.

Creation of the new community ward of Llanychaearn

200.  A new community ward is created in the new community of Llanfarian and Llanrhystud which is to be known as Llanychaearn in the English language and the Welsh language and which—

(a) comprises the area shown shaded and numbered 2 on Map 69;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Llanfarian.

Creation of the new community ward of Llanrhystud

201.  A new community ward is created in the new community of Llanfarian and Llanrhystud which is to be known as Llanrhystud in the English language and the Welsh language and which—

(a) comprises the area shown shaded and numbered 3 on Map 69;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Llanrhystyd.

Llanfarian and Llanrhystud — establishment of new community council and community electoral arrangements

202.  A council for the new community of Llanfarian and Llanrhystud is established.

203.  In the new community of Llanfarian and Llanrhystud, the number of councillors to be elected for the new community ward of—

(a) Llanbadarn y Creuddyn Isaf is 6;

(b) Llanychaearn is 3;

(c) Llanrhystud is 6.

Llanfarian and Llanrhystud — electoral ward arrangements

204.  The electoral ward of Llanfarian comprises the new Llanbadarn y Creuddyn Isaf and Llanychaearn community wards of the new community of Llanfarian and Llanrhystud.

205.  In the electoral ward of Llanfarian, the number of councillors to be elected is 1.

Llanfihangel Ystrad and Llanwnnen — changes in community ward boundaries

206.  The part of the existing community of Llanwnnen shown shaded on Map 70—

(a) is transferred to existing community of Llanfihangel Ystrad;

(b) forms part of the existing community ward of Dihewyd;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Llanfihangel Ystrad.

Llanfihangel Ystrad and Llanwnnen — abolition of the communities of Llanfihangel Ystrad and Llanwnnen, and consequential changes to community councils

207.  The community of Llanfihangel Ystrad as changed by this Order is abolished.

208.  The existing community council of Llanfihangel Ystrad is dissolved.

209.  The existing community of Llanwnnen is abolished.

210.  The existing community council of Llanwnnen is dissolved.

Creation of the new community of Llanfihangel Ystrad

211.  A new community is created which is to be known as Llanfihangel Ystrad in the English language and the Welsh language and which—

(a) comprises the area shown shaded on Map 71;

(b) forms part of the electoral wards of Llanfihangel Ystrad and Llanwenog.

Creation of the new community ward of Dihewyd

212.  A new community ward is created in the new community of Llanfihangel Ystrad which is to be known as Dihewyd in the English language and the Welsh language and which—

(a) comprises the area shown shaded and numbered 1 on Map 71;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Llanfihangel Ystrad.

Creation of the new community ward of Llanfihangel Ystrad

213.  A new community ward is created in the new community of Llanfihangel Ystrad which is to be known as Llanfihangel Ystrad in the English language and the Welsh language and which—

(a) comprises the area shown shaded and numbered 2 on Map 71;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Llanfihangel Ystrad.

Creation of the new community ward of Llanwnnen

214.  A new community ward is created in the new community of Llanfihangel Ystrad which is to be known as Llanwnnen in the English language and the Welsh language and which—

(a) comprises the area shown shaded and numbered 3 on Map 71;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Llanwenog.

Llanfihangel Ystrad — establishment of new community council and community electoral arrangements

215.  A council for the new community of Llanfihangel Ystrad is established.

216.  In the new community of Llanfihangel Ystrad, the number of councillors to be elected for the new community ward of—

(a) Dihewyd is 3;

(b) Llanfihangel Ystrad is 6;

(c) Llanwnnen is 3.

Llanfihangel Ystrad — electoral ward arrangements

217.  The electoral ward of Llanfihangel Ystrad comprises the new Dihewyd and Llanfihangel Ystrad community wards of the new community of Llanfihangel Ystrad.

218.  In the electoral ward of Llanfihangel Ystrad, the number of councillors to be elected is 1.

219.  The electoral ward of Llanwenog comprises the new Llanwnnen community ward of the new community of Llanfihangel Ystrad, and the community of Llanwenog.

220.  In the electoral ward of Llanwenog, the number of councillors to be elected is 1.

Llangoedmor — changes in community boundaries and consequential changes to electoral arrangements

221.  The part of the community of Llangoedmor shown shaded on Map 72—

(a) is transferred to the community of Y Ferwig;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Aberporth and Y Ferwig.

Llangoedmor — community electoral arrangements

222.  In the community of Llangoedmor, the number of councillors to be elected is 7.

Llangrannog and Penbryn — changes in community ward boundaries

223.  The part of the existing community of Llangrannog shown shaded on Map 73—

(a) is transferred to the existing community of Penbryn;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Penbryn.

Llangrannog and Penbryn — abolition of the communities of Llangrannog and Penbryn, and consequential changes to community councils

224.  The community of Llangrannog as changed by this Order is abolished.

225.  The existing community council of Llangrannog is dissolved.

226.  The community of Penbryn as changed by this Order is abolished.

227.  The existing community council of Penbryn is dissolved.

Creation of the new community of Llangrannog and Penbryn

228.  A new community is created which is to be known as Llangrannog and Penbryn in the English language and Llangrannog a Phenbryn in the Welsh language and which—

(a) comprises the area shown shaded on Map 74;

(b) forms the electoral ward of Penbryn and part of the electoral ward of Llandysilio and Llangrannog.

Creation of the new community ward of Llangrannog

229.  A new community ward is created in the new community of Llangrannog and Penbryn which is to be known as Llangrannog in the English language and the Welsh language and which—

(a) comprises the area shown shaded and numbered 1 on Map 74;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Llandysilio and Llangrannog.

Creation of the new community ward of Penbryn

230.  A new community ward is created in the new community of Llangrannog and Penbryn which is to be known as Penbryn in the English language and the Welsh language and which—

(a) comprises the area shown shaded and numbered 2 on Map 74;

(b) forms the electoral ward of Penbryn.

Llangrannog and Penbryn — establishment of new community council and community electoral arrangements

231.  A council for the new community of Llangrannog and Penbryn is established.

232.  In the new community of Llangrannog and Penbryn, the number of councillors to be elected for the new community ward of—

(a) Llangrannog is 5;

(b) Penbryn is 8.

Llangrannog and Penbryn — electoral ward arrangements

233.  The electoral ward of Penbryn comprises the new Penbryn community ward of the new community of Llangrannog and Penbryn.

234.  In the electoral ward of Penbryn, the number of councillors to be elected is 1.

Trawsgoed — changes in community boundaries

235.  The part of the existing Gwnnws Isaf community ward of the existing community of Ystrad Meurig shown shaded on Map 75—

(a) is transferred to the existing community of Trawsgoed;

(b) forms part of the existing community ward of Llanafan;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Ystwyth.

Llanilar and Trawsgoed — abolition of the communities of Llanilar and Trawsgoed, and consequential changes to community councils

236.  The community of Llanilar as changed by this Order is abolished.

237.  The existing community council of Llanilar is dissolved.

238.  The existing community of Trawsgoed as changed by this Order is abolished.

239.  The existing community council of Trawsgoed is dissolved.

Creation of the new community of Ystwyth

240.  A new community is created which is to be known as Ystwyth in the English language and the Welsh language and which—

(a) comprises the area shown shaded on Map 76;

(b) forms the electoral ward of Ystwyth.

Creation of the new community ward of Llanilar

241.  A new community ward is created in the new community of Ystwyth which is to be known as Llanilar in the English language and the Welsh language and which—

(a) comprises the area shown shaded and numbered 1 on Map 76;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Ystwyth.

Creation of the new community ward of Trawsgoed

242.  A new community ward is created in the new community of Ystwyth which is to be known as Trawsgoed in the English language and the Welsh language and which—

(a) comprises the area shown shaded and numbered 2 on Map 76;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Ystwyth.

Ystwyth — establishment of new community council and community ward electoral arrangements

243.  A council for the new community of Ystwyth is established.

244.  In the new community of Ystwyth, the number of councillors to be elected for the new community ward of—

(a) Llanilar is 7;

(b) Trawsgoed is 6.

Ystwyth — electoral ward arrangements

245.  The electoral ward of Ystwyth comprises the area of the new community of Ystwyth.

246.  In the electoral ward of Ystwyth, the number of councillors to be elected is 1.

Llansantffraid — change of community name

247.  The community of Llansantffraid as changed by this Order is to be known as Llansanffraid in the English language and the Welsh language.

Llansanffraid — community electoral arrangements

248.  In the community of Llansanffraid, the number of councillors to be elected is 8.

Melindwr — abolition of community wards

249.  The following existing community wards of the community of Melindwr are abolished—

(a) Goginan;

(b) Llanbadarn y Creuddyn Uchaf;

(c) Penllwyn.

Melindwr — community electoral arrangements

250.  In the community of Melindwr, the number of councillors to be elected is 7.

Tirymynach and Geneu’r Glyn — changes in community ward boundaries and community boundaries

251.  The part of the existing community of Geneu’r Glyn shown shaded on Map 77—

(a) is transferred to the existing community of Tirymynach;

(b) forms part of the existing community ward of Tirymynach;

(c) forms part of the electoral ward of Tirymynach.

252.  The part of the community of Borth shown shaded on Map 78—

(a) is transferred to the existing community of Geneu’r Glyn;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Borth.

253.  The part of the existing Tirymynach community ward of the existing community of Tirymynach shown shaded on Map 79—

(a) is transferred to the community of Trefeurig;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Trefeurig.

Tirymynach and Geneu’r Glyn — abolition of the communities of Tirymynach and Geneu’r Glyn, and consequential changes to community councils

254.  The community of Tirymynach as changed by this Order is abolished.

255.  The existing community council of Tirymynach is dissolved.

256.  The community of Geneu’r Glyn as changed by this order is abolished.

257.  The existing community council of Geneu’r Glyn is dissolved.

Creation of the new community of Tirymynach

258.  A new community is created which is to be known as Tirymynach in the English language and the Welsh language and which—

(a) comprises the area shown shaded on Map 80;

(b) forms the electoral ward of Tirymynach and part of the electoral ward of Borth.

Creation of the new community ward of Tirymynach

259.  A new community ward is created in the new community of Tirymynach which is to be known as Tirymynach in the English language and the Welsh language and which—

(a) comprises the area shown shaded and numbered 1 on Map 80;

(b) forms the electoral ward of Tirymynach.

Creation of the new community ward of Geneu’r Glyn

260.  A new community ward is created in the new community of Tirymynach which is to be known as Geneu’r Glyn in the English language and Genau’r-glyn in the Welsh language and which—

(a) comprises the area shown shaded and numbered 2 on Map 80;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Borth.

Tirymynach — establishment of new community council and community electoral arrangements

261.  A council for the new community of Tirymynach is established.

262.  In the new community of Tirymynach, the number of councillors to be elected for the new community ward of—

(a) Geneu’r Glyn is 4;

(b) Tirymynach is 10.

Tirymynach — electoral ward arrangements

263.  The electoral ward of Tirymynach comprises the new Tirymynach community ward of the new community of Tirymynach.

264.  In the electoral ward of Tirymynach, the number of councillors to be elected is 1.

265.  The electoral ward of Borth comprises the new Geneu’r Glyn community ward of the new community of Tirymynach and the community of Borth.

266.  In the electoral ward of Borth, the number of councillors to be elected is 1.

Borth — change of community name

267.  The community of Borth as changed by this Order is to retain the name of Borth in the English language and is to be known as Y Borth in the Welsh language.

Borth — community electoral arrangements

268.  In the community of Borth, the number of councillors to be elected is 8.

Trefeurig — community electoral arrangements

269.  In the community of Trefeurig, the number of councillors to be elected is 8.

Y Ferwig — community electoral arrangements

270.  In the community of Y Ferwig, the number of councillors to be elected is 8.

Ystrad Fflur, Ysbyty Ystwyth and Ystrad Meurig — abolition of the communities of Ystrad Fflur, Ysbyty Ystwyth and Ystrad Meurig, and consequential changes to community councils

271.  The existing community of Ystrad Fflur is abolished.

272.  The existing community council of Ystrad Fflur is dissolved.

273.  The community of Ysbyty Ystwyth as changed by this Order is abolished.

274.  The existing community council of Ysbyty Ystwyth is dissolved.

275.  The community of Ystrad Meurig as changed by this Order is abolished.

276.  The existing community council of Ystrad Meurig is dissolved.

Creation of the new community of Ystrad Fflur

277.  A new community is created which is to be known as Ystrad Fflur in the English language and the Welsh language and which—

(a) comprises the area shown shaded on Map 81;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur and part of the electoral ward of Lledrod.

Creation of the new community ward of Ysbyty Ystwyth

278.  A new community ward is created in the new community of Ystrad Fflur which is to be known as Ysbyty Ystwyth in the English language and the Welsh language and which—

(a) comprises the area shown shaded and numbered 1 on Map 81;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Lledrod.

Creation of the new community ward of Ystrad Fflur

279.  A new community ward is created in the new community of Ystrad Fflur which is to be known as Ystrad Fflur in the English language and the Welsh language and which—

(a) comprises the area shown shaded and numbered 2 on Map 81;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur.

Creation of the new community ward of Ystrad Meurig

280.  A new community ward is created in the new community of Ystrad Fflur which is to be known as Ystrad Meurig in the English language and the Welsh language and which—

(a) comprises the area shown shaded and numbered 3 on Map 81;

(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Lledrod.

Ystrad Fflur — establishment of new community council and community ward electoral arrangements

281.  A council for the new community of Ystrad Fflur is established.

282.  In the new community of Ystrad Fflur, the number of councillors to be elected for the new community ward of—

(a) Ysbyty Ystwyth is 4;

(b) Ystrad Fflur is 6;

(c) Ystrad Meurig is 4.

Ystrad Fflur — electoral ward arrangements

283.  The electoral ward of Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur comprises the new Ystrad Fflur community ward of the new community of Ystrad Fflur and the community of Tregaron.

284.  In the electoral ward of Tregaron and Ystrad Fflur, the number of councillors to be elected is 1.

Initial expenses etc. of new community councils

285.—(1) In this article—

“the 1992 Act” (“Deddf 1992”) means the Local Government Finance Act 1992(9);

“the prospective billing authority” (“yr awdurdod bilio arfaethedig”) means Ceredigion County Council;

“the relevant financial year” (“y flwyddyn ariannol berthnasol”) means the financial year beginning 1 April 2027.

(2) For the relevant financial year, section 32 of the 1992 Act (calculation of budget requirements by billing authorities) applies to the new community councils and the prospective billing authority but as if—

(a) in making a calculation under section 32(2)(a) of the 1992 Act—

(i) the amount notified under paragraph (6) of this article were an item mentioned in section 35(1) of the 1992 Act (special items) relating to the new community, and

(ii) the area of the prospective billing authority included the new community;

(b) subsection (6) were omitted.

(3) For the relevant financial year, section 41 of the 1992 Act (issue of precepts by local precepting authorities) applies to the new community councils and the prospective billing authority but as if the prospective billing authority, in making calculations under section 32 of the 1992 Act (originally or by way of substitution) in its estimate under section 32(2)(a) were required to take into account an amount equal to that notified to it under paragraph (6) of this article.

(4) For the relevant financial year, sections 52X(1) (calculations to be net of precepts) and 52Y(2) (information for purposes of Chapter 4A) of the 1992 Act apply to the new community councils and the prospective billing authority but as if the aggregate amount of precepts anticipated by the prospective billing authority under regulations made under section 41 of the 1992 Act included the amounts notified to the new community councils under paragraph (6) of this article.

(5) In relation to the relevant financial year, section 50 of the 1992 Act (calculation of budget requirement by local precepting authorities) applies to the new community councils and the prospective billing authority as if each of the new community councils were required to secure that the amount calculated as its budget requirement for that year does not exceed the amount notified to that new community council under paragraph (6) of this article.

(6) The appropriate amount to be notified to each of the new community councils under this paragraph must be notified by the Welsh Ministers in writing to the prospective billing authority and to each of the new community councils.

(7) For the relevant financial year, the Local Authorities (Precepts) (Wales) Regulations 1995(10) apply to the new community councils and the prospective billing authority as if—

(a) regulation 5 (information on schedules of payment) were omitted;

(b) in paragraph 8 of the Schedule (rules for determination of schedules in instalments)—

(i) in sub-paragraphs (1), (2) and (3), the words after the first reference to “that financial year” were omitted;

(ii) in sub-paragraph (1)(a), the reference to “April” were a reference to “May”.

New community councils

286.  The proper officer of Ceredigion County Council must convene the first meeting of each of the new community councils established by articles 44, 76, 92, 111, 133, 147, 161, 173, 187, 202, 215, 231, 243, 261 and 281.

New community councils — residuary successors

287.  For the purposes of any provision of the 1976 Regulations which refers to the residuary successor of a dissolved authority—

(a) for the existing community councils of New Quay and Llanllwchaiarn, the new community council of the new community of New Quay is specified as the residuary successor;

(b) for the existing community councils of Blaenrheidol and Pontarfynach, the new community council of the new community of Blaenrheidol and Pontarfynach is specified as the residuary successor;

(c) for the existing community councils of Llangynfelyn and Ysgubor-y-coed, the new community council of the new community of Llangynfelyn and Ysgubor-y-coed is specified as the residuary successor;

(d) for the existing community councils of Ciliau Aeron and Nantcwnlle, the new community council of the new community of Ciliau Aeron and Nantcwnlle is specified as the residuary successor;

(e) for the existing community councils of Henfynyw and Llannarth, the new community council of the new community of Henfynyw and Llannarth is specified as the residuary successor;

(f) for the existing community councils of Llanddewi Brefi and Llangeitho, the new community council of the new community of Llangeitho is specified as the residuary successor;

(g) for the existing community councils of Llanfair Clydogau and Llangybi, the new community council of the new community of Llangybi is specified as the residuary successor;

(h) for the existing community councils of Lledrod and Llangwyryfon, the new community council of the new community of Lledrod is specified as the residuary successor;

(i) for the existing community councils of Llandysiliogogo and Troedyraur, the new community council of the new community of Llandysiliogogo and Troed-yr-aur is specified as the residuary successor;

(j) for the existing community councils of Llanfarian and Llanrhystyd, the new community council of the new community of Llanfarian and Llanrhystud is specified as the residuary successor;

(k) for the existing community councils of Llanfihangel Ystrad and Llanwnnen, the new community council of the new community of Llanfihangel Ystrad is specified as the residuary successor;

(l) for the existing community councils of Llangrannog and Penbryn, the new community council of the new community of Llangrannog and Penbryn is specified as the residuary successor;

(m) for the existing community councils of Llanilar and Trawsgoed, the new community council of the new community of Ystwyth is specified as the residuary successor;

(n) for the existing community councils of Tirymynach and Geneu’r Glyn, the new community council of the new community of Tirymynach is specified as the residuary successor;

(o) for the existing community councils of Ystrad Fflur, Ysbyty Ystwyth and Ystrad Meurig, the new community council of the new community of Ystrad Fflur is specified as the residuary successor.

Jayne Bryant

Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, one of the Welsh Ministers

17 March 2026

EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order implements the recommendations of the Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru (“the Commission”), which reported in October 2024 on its review of the community electoral arrangements in the County of Ceredigion. The Commission’s report recommended changes to the existing boundaries of communities within the area of the County of Ceredigion and consequential changes to electoral arrangements. This Order implements the Commission’s recommendations with modification. This Order also makes supplemental provision as considered necessary or expedient by the Welsh Ministers in relation to some community names.

The effect of this Order is to make changes to a number of communities and consequential changes to electoral arrangements. This Order also abolishes a number of existing communities and community wards, dissolves their community councils and creates new communities, new community wards and new community councils. This Order also makes administrative provision for the operation of, and setting of precepts relating to, those new community councils.

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

The Welsh Ministers’ Code of Practice on the carrying out of Regulatory Impact Assessments was considered in relation to this Order. As a result, it was not considered necessary to carry out a regulatory impact assessment as to the likely costs and benefits of complying with this Order.

Prints of the maps labelled “1” to “81” to which this Order relates are deposited in the office of the Welsh Government at Cathays Park, Cardiff, CF10 3NQ (Elections Division), and with Ceredigion County Council. Prints deposited with Ceredigion County Council are open to inspection by anyone affected by the provisions of this Order.

(1)

The Local Government Boundary Commission for Wales was established by section 53 of, and Schedule 8 to, the Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70). Section 53 and Schedule 8 were repealed by section 73(2) of, and Schedule 2 to, the Local Government (Democracy) (Wales) Act 2013 (anaw 4) (“the 2013 Act”). The 2013 Act renamed the Local Government Boundary Commission for Wales as the Local Democracy and Boundary Commission for Wales (see section 2(2)). The Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Act 2024 (asc 4) renamed the Local Democracy and Boundary Commission for Wales as the Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru (see section 12).

(2)

2013 anaw 4. Section 11 of the Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Act 2024 renamed the short title of the 2013 Act as the Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru etc. Act 2013.

(3)

Section 37(3A) and (3B) was substituted for section 37(3) of the Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru etc. Act 2013 by section 43(2) of the Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Act 2024 (asc 5).

(4)

Section 37(6) was inserted by section 49(2)(b) of the Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Act 2024.

(5)

Section 37(2A) was inserted by section 47(3) of the Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Act 2024.

(6)

Section 26 was substituted by section 4 of the Local Government (Wales) Act 1994 (c. 19). Section 26 was amended by S.I. 2019/1269 (W. 220) to provide that the year in which the ordinary elections of councillors of local authorities must take place is 2022 instead of 2021. Section 26(1) was further amended by section 14(1) of the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 1) to provide that elections must take place every fifth year after 2022.

(7)

S.I. 1976/246 (as amended by various statutory instruments, to which there are amendments not relevant to this Order). Section 74(3) of the Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru etc. Act 2013 (“the 2013 Act”) provides that the Regulations continue to have effect in relation to orders made under Part 3 of the 2013 Act, as if those orders were made under Part 4 of the Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70).

(8)

1972 c. 70.

(9)

1992 c. 14. Sections 32 and 35 were amended, in relation to Wales, by paragraphs 4 and 6 respectively of Schedule 12 to the Local Government (Wales) Act 1994 (c. 19). Section 32 was further amended by paragraph 10 of Schedule 7 to the Localism Act 2011 (c. 20) and S.I. 2013/216 (W. 28), there are other amendments not relevant for the purposes of this Order. Section 35 was amended by paragraph 13 of Schedule 7 to the Localism Act 2011 and paragraph 6 of Schedule 12 to the Local Government (Wales) Act 1994, there are other amendments not relevant for the purposes of this Order. Section 41 was amended by paragraph 18 of Schedule 7 to the Localism Act 2011 and section 158 of the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 (asc. 1). Section 50 was amended by Part 1 of Schedule 8 to the Local Government Act 2003 (c. 26). Sections 52X and 52Y were inserted by Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Local Government Act 1999 (c. 27).

(10)

S.I. 1995/2562 to which there are amendments not relevant to this Order.