# The County Borough of Caerphilly (Communities) Order 2026, Article 24: Creation of the new community ward of Machen

Extent: E+W

A new community ward is created in the new community of Bedwas, Trethomas, Machen and Rudry which is to be known as Machen in the English language and the Welsh language and which—
(a) comprises the area shown shaded and numbered 3 on Map 4;
(b) forms part of the electoral ward of Machen and Rudry.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2026/102/article/24 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/county-borough-of-caerphilly-communities-order-2026/article-24
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