Explanatory note

This Order alters the boundary between the communities of Dinas Powys and Barry in the Borough of Vale of Glamorgan. Consequential changes to local government electoral areas are made.

The map forming part of this note gives a general indication of the area affected by the Order.

Prints of the boundary map referred to in article 2 of the Order are deposited and may be inspected during normal office hours at the offices of the Borough Council of Vale of Glamorgan, Holton Road, Barry and at the office of the Secretary of State for Wales at Cathays Park, Cardiff.

The area transferred has approximately an area of 94 hectares and a population of about 220.

The Local Government Area Changes Regulations 1976 referred to in article 1 of the Order contain further provisions about the effect and implementation of orders such as this one.