http://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2026/95The County of Swansea (Communities) Order 2026enLOCAL GOVERNMENT, WALESStatute Law Database2026-08-29Expert Participation2026-07-31 This Order implements the recommendations of the Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru (“the Commission”), which reported in November 2024 on its review of the community electoral arrangements in the County of Swansea. The Commission’s report recommended changes to the boundaries of communities in the County of Swansea and consequential changes to electoral arrangements. This Order implements the Commission’s recommendations without modification. This Order also makes supplemental provision as considered necessary or expedient by the Welsh Ministers in relation to some community names. The County of Swansea (Communities) Order 2026Gorchymyn Sir Abertawe (Cymunedau) 2026art. 28The County Borough of Caerphilly (Communities) and the County of Swansea (Communities) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2026Gorchymyn Bwrdeistref Sirol Caerffili (Cymunedau) a Sir Abertawe (Cymunedau) (Diwygiadau Amrywiol) 2026art. 3(4)art. 1(2) 2026 No. 95 local government, wales The County of Swansea (Communities) Order 2026 Made 19 March 2026 Coming into force in accordance with article 1(2) and (3) The Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru (“the Commission”) has, under section 36(5)(a) of the Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru etc. Act 2013 (“the 2013 Act”), submitted to the Welsh Ministers a report dated November 2024 containing its recommendations for change and the details of a review of the community arrangements within the County of Swansea. The Welsh Ministers have decided to give effect to the Commission’s recommendations without modification. The Welsh Ministers also make supplemental provision as considered necessary or expedient. Under section 37(3A) and (3B) of the 2013 Act, more than 6 weeks have elapsed since those recommendations were submitted to the Welsh Ministers and the Welsh Ministers have had regard to any representations made during that period. The Welsh Ministers have published a statement setting out their decision in respect of each recommendation under section 37(6) of the 2013 Act. 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) of the 2013 Act. Under section 37(2A) of the 2013 Act, 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. Title and coming into force11The title of this Order is the County of Swansea (Communities) Order 2026.2For any purpose set out in regulation 4(1) of the 1976 Regulations, this Order comes into force on 6 May 2026.3For 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.Interpretation21In this Order—“the 1972 Act” (“Deddf 1972”) means the Local Government Act 1972;“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 Swansea County Council;“new” (“newydd”) means a community, community ward or community council established by this Order;any reference to a map means one of the 50 maps marked “Map of the County of Swansea (Communities) Order 2026”, deposited in accordance with regulation 5 of the 1976 Regulations, labelled “1” to “50”, 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.2The 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.Mawr, Clydach, Birchgrove, and Morriston — changes in community and community ward boundaries and consequential changes to electoral arrangements3The part of the Craig-cefn-parc ward of the community of Mawr shown shaded on Map 1—ais transferred to the community of Clydach;bforms a new community ward which is to be known as Craig-cefn-parc in the English language and the Welsh language;cforms part of the electoral ward of Clydach.4The part of the Glais ward of the community of Clydach shown shaded on Map 2—ais transferred to the community of Birchgrove;bforms part of the electoral ward of Llansamlet.5The part of the community of Birchgrove shown shaded on Map 3—ais transferred to the community of Morriston;bforms part of the electoral ward of Morriston.6The part of the community of Morriston shown shaded on Map 4—ais transferred to the community of Clydach;bforms part of the community ward of Graigfelen;cforms part of the electoral ward of Clydach.7The community ward of Vardre in the community of Clydach retains the name of Vardre in the English language and is to be known as Faerdre in the Welsh language.8The community of Birchgrove as changed by this Order is to be known as Birchgrove in the English language and Gellifedw in the Welsh language.Consequential changes to electoral arrangements9In the community of Clydach, the number of councillors to be elected for the—aCraig-cefn-parc ward is 2;bClydach ward is 4;cGraigfelen ward is 3;dVardre ward is 4.Mawr, and Pontarddulais — changes in community and community ward boundaries and consequential changes to electoral arrangements10The community of Pontardulais as changed by this Order is to be known as Pontarddulais in the English language and the Welsh language.11The part of the Garnswllt ward of the community of Mawr as shown shaded on Map 5—ais transferred to the community of Pontarddulais;bis combined with the community ward of Pentrebach to form a new community ward which is to be known as Pentre-bach and Garn-swllt in the English language and Pentre-bach a Garn-swllt in the Welsh language and which is shown shaded on Map 6;cforms part of the electoral ward of Pontarddulais.12The part of the Goppa ward of the community of Pontarddulais shown shaded on Map 7—ais transferred to the community of Grovesend and Waungron;bforms part of the electoral ward of Grovesend and Waungron.13The parts of the Goppa and Tal-Y-Bont wards of the community of Pontarddulais shown shaded and labelled 1 on Map 8 and the part of the community of Llangyfelach shown shaded and labelled 2 on Map 8—aare combined to form a new community ward in the community of Pontarddulais which is to be known as Cwm Dulais in the English language and the Welsh language and which is shown shaded on Map 9;bform part of the electoral ward of Pontarddulais.Pontarddulais — consequential changes to community electoral arrangements14In the community of Pontarddulais, the number of councillors to be elected for the—aPentre-bach and Garn-swllt ward is 2;bDulais East ward is 2;cDulais West ward is 3;dCwm Dulais ward is 5.Mawr, Llangyfelach, Mynyddbach, and Pontlliw and Tircoed — changes in community and community ward boundaries and consequential changes to electoral arrangements15The part of the community of Llangyfelach shown shaded on Map 10—ais transferred to the community of Pontlliw and Tircoed;bforms part of the electoral ward of Pontlliw and Tircoed.16The part of the community of Llangyfelach shown shaded on Map 11—ais transferred to the community of Penderry;bforms part of the electoral ward of Penderry.17The part of the community of Mynyddbach shown shaded on Map 12—ais transferred to the community of Llangyfelach;bforms part of the electoral ward of Llangyfelach.18The part of the Felindre ward of the community of Mawr shown shaded on Map 13—ais transferred to the community of Llangyfelach;bforms part of the electoral ward of Llangyfelach.Pontlliw and Tircoed — changes to electoral arrangements19The number of councillors to be elected for the community of Pontlliw and Tircoed is 9.<Substitution ChangeId="key-05cee24ef4256b8efaea2fcc4966d1ab-1787736966284" CommentaryRef="key-05cee24ef4256b8efaea2fcc4966d1ab">Mawr — abolition of community and community council</Substitution>20The community of Mawr as changed by this Order is abolished.20AThe community council of Mawr is dissolved.Llanrhidian Lower, and Llanrhidian Higher — changes in community and community ward boundaries21The part of the community of Llanrhidian Lower shaded on Map 14—ais transferred to the community of Llanrhidian Higher;bforms part of the community ward of Llanmorlais;cforms part of the electoral ward of Gower. Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton, and Llanrhidian Lower — abolition of community and community councils22The community of Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton is abolished.23The community council of Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton is dissolved.24The community of Llanrhidian Lower as changed by this Order is abolished.25The community council of Llanrhidian Lower is dissolved.Creation of the new community of Gower North26A new community is created which is to be known as Gower North in the English language and Gogledd Gŵyr in the Welsh language and which—acomprises the area shown shaded on Map 15;bforms part of the electoral ward of Gower.Creation of the new community ward of Cheriton27A new community ward is created in the community of Gower North which is to be known as Cheriton in the English language and the Welsh language and which—acomprises the area shown shaded and numbered 1 on Map 16;bforms part of the electoral ward of Gower.Creation of the new community ward of <Substitution ChangeId="key-b812662cf5536f345a4c20bd11b73191-1787737700698" CommentaryRef="key-b812662cf5536f345a4c20bd11b73191">Llangennith</Substitution> 28A new community ward is created in the community of Gower North which is to be known as Llangennith in the English language and Llangynydd in the Welsh language and which—acomprises the area shown shaded and numbered 2 on Map 16;bforms part of the electoral ward of Gower.Creation of the new community ward of Llanmadog29A new community ward is created in the community of Gower North which is to be known as Llanmadog in the English language and the Welsh language and which—acomprises the area shown shaded and numbered 3 on Map 16;bforms part of the electoral ward of Gower.Creation of the new community ward of Llanrhidian Lower30A new community ward is created in the community of Gower North which is to be known as Llanrhidian Lower in the English language and Llanrhidian Isaf in the Welsh language and which—acomprises the area shown shaded and numbered 4 on Map 16;bforms part of the electoral ward of Gower.The community of Gower North — establishment of new community council and community electoral arrangements31A council for the community of Gower North is established.32In the community of Gower North, the number of councillors to be elected for the—aCheriton ward is 1;bLlangennith ward is 4;cLlanmadog ward is 1;dLlanrhidian Lower ward is 3.Port Eynon, Penrice, Rhossili, and Reynoldston — abolition of communities and community councils33The community of Port Eynon is abolished.34The community council of Port Eynon is dissolved.35The community of Penrice is abolished.36The community council of Penrice is dissolved.37The community of Rhossili is abolished.38The community council of Rhossili is dissolved.39The community of Reynoldston is abolished.40The community council of Reynoldston is dissolved.Creation of the new community of Gower South41A new community is created which is to be known as Gower South in the English language and De Gŵyr in the Welsh language and which—acomprises the area shown shaded on Map 17;bforms part of the electoral ward of Gower.Creation of the new community ward of Horton42A new community ward is created in the community of Gower South which is to be known as Horton in the English language and the Welsh language and which—acomprises the area shown shaded and numbered 1 on Map 18;bforms part of the electoral ward of Gower.Creation of the new community ward of Penrice43A new community ward is created in the community of Gower South which is to be known as Penrice in the English language and Pen-rhys in the Welsh language and which—acomprises the area shown shaded and numbered 2 on Map 18;bforms part of the electoral ward of Gower.Creation of the new community ward of Port Eynon44A new community ward is created in the community of Gower South which is to be known as Port Eynon in the English language and the Welsh language and which—acomprises the area shown shaded and numbered 3 on Map 18;bforms part of the electoral ward of Gower.Creation of the new community ward of Knelston45A new community ward is created in the community of Gower South which is to be known as Knelston in the English language and Llan-y-tair-mair in the Welsh language and which—acomprises the area shown shaded and numbered 4 on Map 18;bforms part of the electoral ward of Gower.Creation of the new community ward of Reynoldston46A new community ward is created in the community of Gower South which is to be known as Reynoldston in the English language and the Welsh language and which—acomprises the area shown shaded and numbered 5 on Map 18;bforms part of the electoral ward of Gower.Creation of the new community ward of Rhosili47A new community ward is created in the community of Gower South which is to be known as Rhosili in the English language and the Welsh language and which—acomprises the area shown shaded and numbered 6 on Map 18;bforms part of the electoral ward of Gower.The community of Gower South — establishment of new community council and community electoral arrangements48A council for the community of Gower South is established.49In the community of Gower South, the number of councillors to be elected for the—aHorton ward is 1;bPenrice ward is 2;cPort Eynon ward is 2;dKnelston ward is 2;eReynoldston ward is 2;fRhosili ward is 2.Pennard, and Bishopston — changes in community and community ward boundaries and consequential changes to electoral arrangements50The part of the Kittle ward of the community of Pennard shown shaded on Map 19—ais transferred to the community of Bishopston;bforms part of the community ward of Bishopston;cforms part of the electoral ward of Bishopston.Community of Bishopston — changes to community electoral arrangements51In the community of Bishopston, the number of councillors to be elected for the—aBishopston ward is 5;bMurton ward is 4.Ilston, and Pennard — abolition of communities and community councils52The community of Ilston is abolished.53The community council of Ilston is dissolved.54The community of Pennard as changed by this Order is abolished.55The community council of Pennard is dissolved.Creation of the new community of Pennard56A new community is created which is to be known as Pennard in the English language and the Welsh language and which—ais shown shaded on Map 20;bforms part of the electoral ward of Pennard.Creation of the new community ward of Kittle57A new community ward is created in the community of Pennard which is to be known as Kittle in the English language and the Welsh language and which—acomprises the area shown shaded and numbered 1 on Map 21;bforms part of the electoral ward of Pennard.Creation of the new community ward of Southgate58A new community ward is created in the community of Pennard which is to be known as Southgate in the English language and the Welsh language and which—acomprises the area shown shaded and numbered 2 on Map 21;bforms part of the electoral ward of Pennard.Creation of the new community ward of Ilston59A new community ward is created in the community of Pennard which is to be known as Ilston in the English language and Llanilltud Gŵyr in the Welsh language and which—acomprises the area shown shaded and numbered 3 on Map 21;bforms part of the electoral ward of Pennard.The community of Pennard — establishment of new community council and community electoral arrangements60A council for the community of Pennard is established.61In the community of Pennard, the number of councillors to be elected for the—aKittle ward is 2;bSouthgate ward is 5;cIlston ward is 2.Three Crosses, and Pennard — changes in community and community ward boundaries and consequential changes to electoral arrangements62The part of the community of Three Crosses shown shaded on Map 22—ais transferred to the new community of Pennard;bforms part of the new community ward of Ilston;cforms part of the electoral ward of Pennard.Llwchwr, Gorseinon, Grovesend and Waungron, Gowerton, and Cockett — changes in community and community ward boundaries and consequential changes to electoral arrangements63The part of the Upper Loughor ward of the community of Llwchwr shown shaded on Map 23—ais transferred to the community of Gorseinon;bforms part of the community ward of Gorseinon West;cforms part of the electoral ward of Gorseinon.64The part of the Garden Village ward of the community of Llwchwr shown shaded on Map 24—ais transferred to the community of Gorseinon;bforms part of the community ward of Gorseinon East;cforms part of the electoral ward of Gorseinon.65The part of the Kingsbridge ward of the community of Llwchwr shown shaded on Map 25—ais transferred to the community of Gorseinon;bforms part of the community ward of Gorseinon East;cforms part of the electoral ward of Gorseinon.66The part of the Garden Village ward of the community of Llwchwr shown shaded on Map 26—ais transferred to the community of Cockett;bforms part of the electoral ward of Cockett.67The part of the Kingsbridge ward of the community of Llwchwr shown shaded on Map 27—ais transferred to the community of Gowerton;bforms part of the community ward of Gowerton West;cforms part of the electoral ward of Gowerton.68The part of Upper Loughor ward of the community of Llwchwr shown shaded on Map 28—ais transferred to the community of Llwchwr;bforms part of the community ward of Kingsbridge;cforms part of the electoral ward of Llwchwr.69The community of Grovesend and Waungron as changed by this Order is to be known as Grovesend and Waungron in the English language and Pengelli a Waun-gron in the Welsh language.Community of Gorseinon — changes to electoral arrangements70In the community of Gorseinon, the number of councillors to be elected for the—aGorseinon Central ward is 2;bGorseinon East ward is 4;cGorseinon West ward is 3;dPenyrheol ward is 4.Community of Grovesend and Waungron — changes to electoral arrangements71The number of councillors to be elected for the community of Grovesend and Waungron is 7.Community of Llwchwr — changes to electoral arrangements72In the community of Llwchwr, the number of councillors to be elected for the—aGarden Village ward is 2;bKingsbridge ward is 5;cLower Loughor ward is 3;dUpper Loughor ward is 4.Dunvant, Killay, and Upper Killay — changes in community and community ward boundaries and consequential changes to electoral arrangements73The parts of the community of Three Crosses shown shaded on Map 29—aare transferred to the community of Dunvant;bform part of the electoral ward of Dunvant and Killay.74The part of the community of Upper Killay shown shaded on Map 30—ais transferred to the community of Killay;bforms part of the Killay South ward of the community of Killay;cforms part of the electoral ward of Fairwood.75The part of the Killay North ward of the community of Killay shown shaded on Map 31—ais transferred to the community of Dunvant;bforms part of the electoral ward of Dunvant and Killay.76The part of the Killay South ward of the community of Killay shown shaded on Map 32—ais transferred to the community of Dunvant;bforms part of the electoral ward of Dunvant and Killay.Killay – change to electoral arrangements77In the community of Killay, the number of councillors to be elected for the—aKillay North ward is 5;bKillay South ward is 5.Upper Killay — change to electoral arrangements78The number of councillors to be elected for the community of Upper Killay is 8.Bonymaen, Llansamlet, and St Thomas — changes in community and community ward boundaries and consequential changes to electoral arrangements79The part of the community of Bonymaen shown shaded on Map 33—ais transferred to the community of St Thomas;bforms part of the electoral ward of St Thomas.80The part of the community of Llansamlet shown shaded on Map 34—ais transferred to the community of Bonymaen;bforms part of the electoral ward of Bonymaen.Cockett, Sketty, and Waunarlwydd — changes in community and community ward boundaries and consequential changes to electoral arrangements81The parts of the community of Sketty shown shaded on Map 35—aare transferred to the community of Cockett;bform part of the electoral ward of Cockett.82The parts of the community of Cockett shown shaded on Map 36—aare transferred to the community of Waunarlwydd;bform part of the electoral ward of Waunarlwydd.83The part of the community of Sketty shown shaded on Map 37—ais transferred to the community of Uplands;bforms part of the electoral ward of Uplands.Cwmbwrla, Penderry, and Penllergaer — changes in community and community ward boundaries and consequential changes to electoral arrangements84The part of the community of Cwmbwrla shown shaded on Map 38—ais transferred to the community of Penderry;bforms part of the electoral ward of Penderry.85The part of the Penllergaer East ward of the community of Penllergaer shown shaded on Map 39—ais transferred to the community of Penderry;bforms part of the electoral ward of Penderry.86The community of Penllergaer as changed by this Order is to be known as Penlle’r-gaer in the English language and the Welsh language.Community of Penlle’r-gaer — changes to electoral arrangements87In the community of Penlle’r-gaer, the number of councillors to be elected for the—aPenlle’r-gaer East ward is 6;bPenlle’r-gaer West ward is 3.Gowerton, Llanrhidian Higher, and Three Crosses — changes in community and community ward boundaries and consequential changes to electoral arrangements88The part of the Penclawdd ward of the community of Llanrhidian Higher shown shaded on Map 40—ais transferred to the community of Three Crosses;bforms part of the electoral ward of Fairwood.89The part of the Gowerton West ward of the community of Gowerton shown shaded on Map 41—ais transferred to community of Llanrhidian Higher;bforms part of the community ward of Penclawdd;cforms part of the electoral ward of Pen-clawdd.90The part of the community of Three Crosses shown shaded on Map 42—ais transferred to the community of Llanrhidian Higher;bforms part of the community ward of Penclawdd;cforms part of the electoral ward of Pen-clawdd.91The community ward of Penclawdd as changed by this Order is to be known as Pen-clawdd in the English language and the Welsh language.Community of Gowerton — changes to electoral arrangements92In the community of Gowerton, the number of councillors to be elected for the—aGowerton East ward is 5;bGowerton West ward is 5.Community of Llanrhidian Higher — changes to electoral arrangements93In the community of Llanrhidian Higher, the number of councillors to be elected for the—aLlanmorlais ward is 3;bPen-clawdd ward is 6.Community of Three Crosses — changes to electoral arrangements94The number of councillors to be elected for the community of Three Crosses is 8.Landore, Morriston, and Mynyddbach — changes in community and community ward boundaries and consequential changes to electoral arrangements95The part of the community of Landore shown shaded on Map 43—ais transferred to the community of Morriston;bforms part of the electoral ward of Morriston.96The part of the community of Birchgrove shown shaded on Map 44—ais transferred to the community of Morriston;bforms part of the electoral ward of Morriston.97The part of the community of Landore shown shaded on Map 45—ais transferred to the community of Mynyddbach;bforms part of the electoral ward of Mynyddbach.98The community of Mynyddbach as changed by this Order is to be known as Mynydd-bach in the English language and the Welsh language.Mumbles — changes in community and community ward boundaries and consequential changes to electoral arrangements99The parts of the West Cross ward of the community of Mumbles shown shaded on Map 46—aare transferred to community of Mumbles;bform part of the community ward of Newton;cform part of the electoral ward of Mumbles.100The part of the Newton ward of the community of Mumbles shown shaded on Map 47—ais transferred to the community of Mumbles;bforms part of the community ward of Oystermouth;cforms part of the electoral ward of Mumbles.101The part of the Mayals ward of the community of Mumbles shown shaded on Map 48—ais transferred to the community of Mumbles;bforms part of the community ward of West Cross;cforms part of the electoral ward of Mumbles.Townhill and Uplands — changes in community and community ward boundaries and consequential changes to electoral arrangements102The part of the community of Uplands shown shaded on Map 49—ais transferred to the community of Townhill;bforms part of the electoral ward of Townhill.103The part of the community of Sketty shown shaded on Map 50—ais transferred to the community of Uplands;bforms part of the electoral ward of Uplands.Initial expenses etc. of new community councils1041In this article—“the 1992 Act” (“Deddf 1992”) means the Local Government Finance Act 1992;“the prospective billing authority” (“yr awdurdod bilio arfaethedig”) means Swansea County Council;“the relevant financial year” (“y flwyddyn ariannol berthnasol”) means the financial year beginning 1 April 2027.2For 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—ain making a calculation under section 32(2)(a) of the 1992 Act—ithe 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, andiithe area of the prospective billing authority included the new community;bsubsection (6) were omitted.3For 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.4For 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.5In 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.6The 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.7For the relevant financial year, the Local Authorities (Precepts) (Wales) Regulations 1995 apply to the new community councils and the prospective billing authority as if—aregulation 5 (information on schedules of payment) were omitted;bin paragraph 8 of the Schedule (rules for determination of schedules in instalments)—iin sub-paragraphs (1), (2) and (3), the words after the first reference to “that financial year” were omitted;iiin sub-paragraph (1)(a), the reference to “April” were a reference to “May”.New community councils105The proper officer of Swansea County Council must convene the first meeting of each of the new community councils established by articles 31, 48 and 60.New community councils — residuary successors106For the purposes of any provision of the 1976 Regulations which refers to the residuary successor of a dissolved authority—afor the community councils of Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton, and Llanrhidian Lower, the new community council of the new community of Gower North is specified as the residuary successor;bfor the community councils of Port Eynon, Penrice, Rhossili, and Reynoldston, the new community council of the new community of Gower South is specified as the residuary successor;cfor the community councils of Ilston, and Pennard, the new community council of the new community of Pennard is specified as the residuary successor.Jayne BryantCabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, one of the Welsh Ministers19 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 November 2024 on its review of the community electoral arrangements in the County of Swansea. The Commission’s report recommended changes to the boundaries of communities in the County of Swansea and consequential changes to electoral arrangements. This Order implements the Commission’s recommendations without 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 abolishes a number of communities and dissolves their community councils, creates new communities and new community councils, and 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 “50” to which this Order relates are deposited in the office of the Welsh Government at Cathays Park, Cardiff, CF10 3NQ (Elections Division) and with Swansea County Council. Prints deposited with the Swansea County Council are open to inspection by anyone affected by the provisions of this Order.

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). 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. 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). Section 37(6) was inserted by section 49(2)(b) of the Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Act 2024. Section 37(2A) was inserted by section 47(3) of the Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Act 2024. 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. S.I. 1976/246. 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). 1972 c. 70. 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). S.I. 1995/2562, to which there are amendments not relevant to this Order. Art. 104 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 1 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 22 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 23 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 28 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 68 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 106 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 2 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 3 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 4 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 5 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 6 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 7 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 8 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 9 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 10 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 11 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 12 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 13 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 14 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 15 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 16 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 17 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 18 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 19 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 21 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 24 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 25 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 26 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 27 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 29 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 30 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 31 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 32 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 33 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 34 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 35 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 36 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 37 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 38 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 39 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 40 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 41 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 42 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 43 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 44 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 45 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 46 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 47 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 48 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 49 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 50 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 51 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 52 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 53 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 54 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 55 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 56 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 57 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 58 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 59 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 60 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 61 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 62 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 63 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 64 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 65 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 66 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 67 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 69 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 70 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 71 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 72 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 73 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 74 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 75 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 76 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 77 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 78 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 79 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 80 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 81 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 82 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 83 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 84 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 85 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 86 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 87 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 88 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 89 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 90 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 91 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 92 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 93 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 94 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 95 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 96 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 97 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 98 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 99 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 100 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 101 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 102 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 103 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Art. 105 in force at 6.5.2026 for specified purposes and at 5.5.2027 (at 23:59 hours) in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(2)(3)Arts. 20, 20A substituted for art. 20 (31.7.2026) by The County Borough of Caerphilly (Communities) and the County of Swansea (Communities) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2026 (W.S.I. 2026/113), arts. 1(2), 3(2)Word in art. 22 substituted (31.7.2026) by The County Borough of Caerphilly (Communities) and the County of Swansea (Communities) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2026 (W.S.I. 2026/113), arts. 1(2), 3(3)(a)(i)Word in art. 22 substituted (31.7.2026) by The County Borough of Caerphilly (Communities) and the County of Swansea (Communities) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2026 (W.S.I. 2026/113), arts. 1(2), 3(3)(a)(ii)Word in art. 23 substituted (31.7.2026) by The County Borough of Caerphilly (Communities) and the County of Swansea (Communities) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2026 (W.S.I. 2026/113), arts. 1(2), 3(3)(b)Word in art. 28 heading substituted (31.7.2026) by The County Borough of Caerphilly (Communities) and the County of Swansea (Communities) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2026 (W.S.I. 2026/113), arts. 1(2), 3(3)(c)(i)Word in art. 28 substituted (31.7.2026) by The County Borough of Caerphilly (Communities) and the County of Swansea (Communities) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2026 (W.S.I. 2026/113), arts. 1(2), 3(3)(c)(ii)Words in art. 68 substituted (31.7.2026) by The County Borough of Caerphilly (Communities) and the County of Swansea (Communities) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2026 (W.S.I. 2026/113), arts. 1(2), 3(3)(d)Word in art. 106(a) substituted (31.7.2026) by The County Borough of Caerphilly (Communities) and the County of Swansea (Communities) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2026 (W.S.I. 2026/113), arts. 1(2), 3(3)(e)