Rhos, Neath Port Talbot
Rhos | |
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Location within Neath Port Talbot | |
Population | 2,442 (2011 census)[1] |
OS grid reference | SN737030 |
Principal area | |
Preserved county | |
Country | Wales |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | SWANSEA |
Postcode district | SA8 |
Dialling code | 01792 |
Police | South Wales |
Fire | Mid and West Wales |
Ambulance | Welsh |
Neath | |
Councillors |
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Rhos is a village in the Swansea Valley, located outside of Pontardawe, in Neath Port Talbot county borough, South Wales, in the community of Cilybebyll.
History
Originally part of the
Today
Like many other villages in the former South Wales Coalfield, Rhos has seen phases of major building development within its boundaries bringing with it an influx of new residents to a community historically known for its own particular identity.
There is one primary school serving the village, called Rhos Primary School. The nearest secondary school is Cwmtawe.
Government and politics
The
In the 2017 local council elections, the electorate turnout was %. The results were:
Candidate | Party | Votes | Status |
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Alex Thomas | Labour | 440 | Labour hold |
Marcia Spooner | Plaid Cymru | 297 | |
Amanda Wycherley | Conservative | 227 |
On 14 November 2019, a by-election was held following the resignation of Alex Thomas. The electorate turnout was 34%. The results were:
Candidate | Party | Votes | Status |
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Marcia Spooner | Plaid Cymru | 359 | Plaid Cymru gain |
Yvonne Lewis | Conservative | 162 | |
Rupert Denholm-Hall | Labour | 145 |
References
- ^ "Ward population 2011". Retrieved 12 April 2015.
- ^ "Primrose Colliery Accident". Community Council. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
- ^ "Primrose Colliery". welshcoalmines.co.uk. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
- ^ "Primrose Main Colliery". Durham Mining Museum. Retrieved 15 September 2011.