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'''Yscir''' is the name of an [[Wards and electoral divisions of the United Kingdom|electoral ward]] in southern [[Powys]], [[Wales]]. It covers three local government [[Community (Wales)|communities]] and elects a councillor to [[Powys County Council]].
'''Yscir with Honddu Isaf and Llanddew''' (formerly known as '''Yscir''') is an [[Wards and electoral divisions of the United Kingdom|electoral ward]] in southern [[Powys]], [[Wales]]. It covers five local government [[Community (Wales)|communities]] and elects a councillor to [[Powys County Council]].


==Description==
==Description==
The Yscir ward covers the sparsely populated [[Community (Wales)|communities]] of [[Merthyr Cynog]], [[Trallong]] and [[Yscir]], including the valleys of the [[Nant Brân]] and [[Afon Ysgir]]. The [[River Usk]] partly borders the ward to the south.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/election-maps/gb/ |title=Election Maps |publisher=[[Ordnance Survey]] |accessdate=24 October 2018 }}</ref> The [[Llanwrtyd Wells (electoral ward)|Llanwrtyd Wells]] ward borders to the north, [[Maescar/Llywel]] to the west and [[Talybont-on-Usk (electoral ward)|Talybont-on-Usk]] to the south. The town of [[Brecon]] borders the southeast corner of the ward.
The Yscir with Honddu Isaf and Llanddew ward covers the sparsely populated [[Community (Wales)|communities]] of [[Honddu Isaf]], [[Llanddew]], [[Merthyr Cynog]], [[Trallong]] and [[Yscir]], including the valleys of the [[Nant Brân]], [[Afon Honddu (Powys)|Afon Honddu]] and [[Afon Ysgir]]. The [[River Usk]] partly borders the ward to the south.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/election-maps/gb/ |title=Election Maps |publisher=[[Ordnance Survey]] |access-date=24 October 2018 }}</ref> The [[Llanwrtyd Wells (electoral ward)|Llanwrtyd Wells]] ward borders to the north, Bronllys and Felin-fach to the east, [[Maescar/Llywel]] to the west and [[Talybont-on-Usk (electoral ward)|Talybont-on-Usk]] to the south. The town of [[Brecon]] borders the southeast corner of the ward.


According to the [[2011 UK Census]] the population of the ward was 1,038.<ref name=2011stats>{{NOMIS2011|id=1237327699|title=Yscir Ward (as of 2011)|accessdate=24 October 2018}}</ref>
According to the [[2011 UK Census]] the population of the Yscir ward was 1,038.<ref name=2011stats>{{NOMIS2011|id=1237327699|title=Yscir Ward (as of 2011)|access-date=24 October 2018}}</ref>


Following a boundary review to improve electoral parity, the Yscir ward was augmented<ref>{{cite news | work =Powys County Times | url = https://www.countytimes.co.uk/news/19461909.powys-council-faces-shake-up-number-members-cut/ | title =Powys Council faces shake-up with number of members cut | date = 22 July 2021| access-date =13 May 2022}}</ref> with the addition of the communities of [[Honddu Isaf]] and [[Llanddew]] (from the former Felin-fach ward), with the ward name being changed as a result to Yscir with Honddu Isaf and Llanddew.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2021/1081?view=plain |title=The County of Powys (Electoral Arrangements) Order 2021 |website=legislation.gov.uk|publisher=[[The National Archives (United Kingdom)|The National Archives]] |accessdate=13 May 2022 }}</ref>
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In early 2018 county councillor Iain McIntosh visited every house in the ward to sign a petition demanding high speed broadband. Yscir had some of the poorest internet connectivity in Wales.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.brecon-radnor.co.uk/article.cfm?id=106156&headline=Councillor%20helps%20bring%20high-speed%20broadband%20to%20Yscir%20ward&sectionIs=news&searchyear=2018 |title=Councillor helps bring high-speed broadband to Yscir ward |work=The Brecon & Radnor Express |date=7 February 2018 |accessdate=24 October 2018}}</ref>

==Events==
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In early 2018 county councillor Iain McIntosh visited every house in the Yscir ward to sign a petition demanding high speed broadband. Yscir had some of the poorest internet connectivity in Wales.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.brecon-radnor.co.uk/article.cfm?id=106156&headline=Councillor%20helps%20bring%20high-speed%20broadband%20to%20Yscir%20ward&sectionIs=news&searchyear=2018 |title=Councillor helps bring high-speed broadband to Yscir ward |work=The Brecon & Radnor Express |date=7 February 2018 |access-date=24 October 2018}}</ref>


==County elections==
==County elections==
Since the [[Powys County Council election, 1995|May 1995 local government election]], it has been represented by one county councillor on Powys County Council. Councillor Dorothy Thomas, an [[Independent politician|Independent]], represented the ward until 2017.<ref name=electioncentre>{{cite web|url=http://www.electionscentre.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Powys-1995-2012.pdf |title=Powys County Council Election Results 1995-2012 |work=The Elections Centre |accessdate=24 October 2018}}</ref> She retired before the [[Powys County Council election, 2017|May 2017 elections]].
Since the [[1995 Powys County Council election|May 1995 local government election]], Yscir has been represented by one county councillor on Powys County Council. Councillor Dorothy Thomas, an [[Independent politician|Independent]], represented the ward until 2017.<ref name=electioncentre>{{cite web|url=http://www.electionscentre.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Powys-1995-2012.pdf |title=Powys County Council Election Results 1995-2012 |work=The Elections Centre |access-date=24 October 2018}}</ref> She retired before the [[2017 Powys County Council election|May 2017 elections]].


In May 2017 the ward made news by being the only ward in Wales not to hold an election because no candidates had come forward for the vacant seat. This led to a second call for nominations and a by-election arranged to elect a new councillor.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.itv.com/news/wales/update/2017-04-05/no-candidate-for-seat-on-powys-council/ |title=No candidate for seat on Powys council |work=[[ITV News]] |date=5 April 2017 |accessdate=24 October 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Deans|first1=David|title=Local elections: Yscir - where no-one wants to stand|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-39560254|accessdate=24 October 2018|work=BBC News|date=2 May 2017 }}</ref> Six candidates came forward and, on 22 June 2017, [[Welsh Conservative Party|Conservative Party]] candidate Iain McIntosh won the contest.<ref>{{cite news |title=Tory wins Yscir by-election where no-one stood at May poll |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-40382559 |accessdate=24 October 2018 |work=BBC News |date=23 June 2017 }}</ref>
In May 2017 the Yscir ward made news by being the only ward in Wales not to hold an election, because no candidates had come forward for the vacant seat. This led to a second call for nominations and a by-election arranged to elect a new councillor.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.itv.com/news/wales/update/2017-04-05/no-candidate-for-seat-on-powys-council/ |title=No candidate for seat on Powys council |work=[[ITV News]] |date=5 April 2017 |access-date=24 October 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Deans|first1=David|title=Local elections: Yscir - where no-one wants to stand|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-39560254|access-date=24 October 2018|work=BBC News|date=2 May 2017 }}</ref> Six candidates came forward and, on 22 June 2017, [[Welsh Conservative Party|Conservative Party]] candidate Iain McIntosh won the contest.<ref>{{cite news |title=Tory wins Yscir by-election where no-one stood at May poll |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-40382559 |access-date=24 October 2018 |work=BBC News |date=23 June 2017 }}</ref> McIntosh had stood unsuccessfully in Brecon's St John ward in May. Former Conservative, Steve Davies, stood as an Independent in the by-election and, with only 2 votes received possibly the lowest vote in any Powys Council election.<ref>{{cite news |title=Final seat on council goes to Tories |url=http://www.brecon-radnor.co.uk/article.cfm?id=105246&headline=Final%20seat%20on%20council%20goes%20to%20Tories&sectionIs=sports&searchyear=2017 |access-date=25 October 2018 |work=The Brecon & Radnor Express |date=30 June 2017 }}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Yscir with Honddu Isaf and Llanddew
Electoral ward
Location of pre-2022 Yscir ward in Powys
Population1,038 (2011 census)
Principal area
CountryWales
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Yscir with Honddu Isaf and Llanddew (formerly known as Yscir) is an electoral ward in southern Powys, Wales. It covers five local government communities and elects a councillor to Powys County Council.

Description

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The Yscir with Honddu Isaf and Llanddew ward covers the sparsely populated communities of Honddu Isaf, Llanddew, Merthyr Cynog, Trallong and Yscir, including the valleys of the Nant Brân, Afon Honddu and Afon Ysgir. The River Usk partly borders the ward to the south.[1] The Llanwrtyd Wells ward borders to the north, Bronllys and Felin-fach to the east, Maescar/Llywel to the west and Talybont-on-Usk to the south. The town of Brecon borders the southeast corner of the ward.

According to the 2011 UK Census the population of the Yscir ward was 1,038.[2]

Following a boundary review to improve electoral parity, the Yscir ward was augmented[3] with the addition of the communities of Honddu Isaf and Llanddew (from the former Felin-fach ward), with the ward name being changed as a result to Yscir with Honddu Isaf and Llanddew.[4]

Events

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In early 2018 county councillor Iain McIntosh visited every house in the Yscir ward to sign a petition demanding high speed broadband. Yscir had some of the poorest internet connectivity in Wales.[5]

County elections

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Since the May 1995 local government election, Yscir has been represented by one county councillor on Powys County Council. Councillor Dorothy Thomas, an Independent, represented the ward until 2017.[6] She retired before the May 2017 elections.

In May 2017 the Yscir ward made news by being the only ward in Wales not to hold an election, because no candidates had come forward for the vacant seat. This led to a second call for nominations and a by-election arranged to elect a new councillor.[7][8] Six candidates came forward and, on 22 June 2017, Conservative Party candidate Iain McIntosh won the contest.[9] McIntosh had stood unsuccessfully in Brecon's St John ward in May. Former Conservative, Steve Davies, stood as an Independent in the by-election and, with only 2 votes received possibly the lowest vote in any Powys Council election.[10]

References

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  1. ^ "Election Maps". Ordnance Survey. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
  2. ^ UK Census (2011). "Local Area Report – Yscir Ward (as of 2011) (1237327699)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
  3. ^ "Powys Council faces shake-up with number of members cut". Powys County Times. 22 July 2021. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
  4. ^ "The County of Powys (Electoral Arrangements) Order 2021". legislation.gov.uk. The National Archives. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
  5. ^ "Councillor helps bring high-speed broadband to Yscir ward". The Brecon & Radnor Express. 7 February 2018. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
  6. ^ "Powys County Council Election Results 1995-2012" (PDF). The Elections Centre. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
  7. ^ "No candidate for seat on Powys council". ITV News. 5 April 2017. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
  8. ^ Deans, David (2 May 2017). "Local elections: Yscir - where no-one wants to stand". BBC News. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
  9. ^ "Tory wins Yscir by-election where no-one stood at May poll". BBC News. 23 June 2017. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
  10. ^ "Final seat on council goes to Tories". The Brecon & Radnor Express. 30 June 2017. Retrieved 25 October 2018.

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