Explanatory note

This Order, made in accordance with section 58(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, gives effect without modification to proposals of the Local Democracy and Boundary Commission for Wales (“the Commission”). The Commission reported in July 2015 on a review conducted by Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council of the community boundaries for the County Borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf. The report recommended changes to a number of existing boundaries.

The effect of this Order is that there are changes to a number of community areas and some consequential changes in community electoral arrangements. Changes are made to the boundaries of Aberdare, Aberaman, Cwmbach, Llantrisant, Llantwit Fardre, Mountain Ash and Pontypridd. The existing communities of Aberaman, Aberdare and Mountain Ash are abolished, and the new communities of Aberaman North, Aberaman South, Aberdare East, Aberdare West, Mountain Ash East and Mountain Ash West are created.

Prints of the boundary maps A to N to which this Order relates are deposited and may be inspected during normal office hours at the offices of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, and at the offices of the Welsh Government at Cathays Park, Cardiff, CF10 3NQ (Local Government Democracy Division).