Glantwymyn
| Glantwymyn | |
|---|---|
| Community | |
 | |
| Principal area | |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Police | Dyfed-Powys |
| Fire | Mid and West Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
Glantwymyn (ⓘ) is a community in the northwest (Montgomeryshire) of Powys, Wales.
The community was created in 1987.[1]
Description
It comprises the villages of Cemmaes, Commins Coch and Cemmaes Road (Welsh name Glantwymyn), as well as the smaller settlements of Abercegir, Darowen, Cwm-llinau, Tal-y-wern, Esgairgeiliog and Llanwrin.
The community had a population of 1,185 as of the 2011 UK Census, including 200 children under 16, in 527 households. 653 of the population were born in Wales.[2]
Governance
Glantwymyn has a community council which has 15 community councillors and is responsible for local matters including cemeteries and bus shelters. Councillors are elected from the community wards of Ceinws, Cemmaes, Darowen and Llanwrin.[3]
Glantwymyn is also the name of the electoral ward which elects a councillor to Powys County Council. The ward also includes the neighbouring community of Cadfarch.
National Eisteddfod
In December 2025 it was confirmed that the 2027 National Eisteddfod of Wales would be held in Glantwymyn. An initial public meeting took place in Glantwymyn Hall on 13 January 2026 to encourage local residents to become involved.[4] Officially called the Maldwyn Meirionnydd National Eisteddfod, it will take place from 31 July to 7 August 2027.[5]
References
- ↑ "Machynlleth Registration District". www.ukbmd.org.uk. Retrieved 13 August 2026.
- ↑ UK Census (2011). "Local Area Report – Glantwymyn Parish (1170221560)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
- ↑ "Councillors". Glantwymyn Community Council. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
- ↑ Oscar Edwards (18 December 2025). "Powys to host 2027 National Eisteddfod". BBC News. Retrieved 29 July 2026.
- ↑ Anwen Parry (13 May 2026). "Llanidloes hosts proclamation of 2027 National Eisteddfod". County Times. Powys. Retrieved 29 July 2026.
External links
Media related to Glantwymyn (community) at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
