The Borough of Llanelli was one of six local government districts of the county of Dyfed, Wales from 1974 to 1996.
History The district was formed on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972, covering the area of four former districts from the administrative county of Carmarthenshire, which were abolished at the same time: Burry Port Urban District Kidwelly Municipal Borough Llanelli Municipal Borough Llanelli Rural District
The district was the smallest by area of six districts in the newly created county of Dyfed. The district held borough status, allowing the chair of the council to take the title of mayor.
The borough of Llanelli was abolished 22 years later under the Local Government (Wales) Act 1994, with the area becoming part of the new Carmarthenshire unitary authority on 1 April 1996.
Political control The first election to the council was held in 1973, initially operating as a shadow authority before coming into its powers on 1 April 1974. Throughout the council's existence a majority of the seats were held by Labour. (Put "Llanelli" in search box to see specific results.)
Party in controlYears 1974–1996
Leadership The leaders of the council from 1981 until the council's abolition in 1996 were:
Councillor Party From To George Thomas 1981 May 1987 Mathonwy Jones May 1987 May 1988 Wynn Jenkins May 1988 May 1989 Mathonwy Jones May 1989 May 1991 Wynn Jenkins May 1991 31 Mar 1996
Coat of arms The coat of arms with the motto 'Ymlaen Llanelli' was transferred from the former municipal borough to the Llanelli Borough Council by Order in Council in 1975.The Local Authorities (Armorial Bearings) Order 1975 (S.I. 1975 No. 621) Llanelli Town Council, which covers the same area as the pre-1974 municipal borough of Llanelli, was granted a new coat of arms in 1981.Llanelli Town Council coat of arms
Elections 1973 Llanelli Borough Council election 1976 Llanelli Borough Council election 1979 Llanelli Borough Council election 1983 Llanelli Borough Council election 1987 Llanelli Borough Council election 1991 Llanelli Borough Council election
Premises
The council met at Llanelli Town Hall, which had been the headquarters of the former municipal borough council. In 1981 the council built additional offices called Ty Elwyn on an adjoining site.
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