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The town council describes itself as the only elected body dedicated solely to the interests of Barry residents. Its councillors provide a channel to pass on opinions to other organisations and public bodies. Councillors are members of various local governing bodies and organisations. The council's opinion is sought on a variety of local issues, for example [[planning application]]s, street names and licensing issues.<ref name=GEMnewsletter06>{{cite web|url=http://www.cowbridge-today.co.uk/article.cfm?id=633&headline=Barry%20Town%20Council%20%E2%80%93%20Cyngor%20Tref%20y%20Barri§ionIs=news&searchyear=2006|title=Barry Town Council – Cyngor Tref y Barri (newsletter)|work=The Cowbridge GEM|date=8 February 2006 |accessdate=18 November 2017}}</ref> The town council has direct ownership and control of Merthyr Dyfan Burial Ground and acts as agent to run Porthkerry Cemetery. It manages and staffs the Pioneer Hall and Memorial Hall.<ref name=GEMnewsletter06 /> The council also provides grant aid for many local organisations.<ref name=GEMnewsletter06 /> |
The town council describes itself as the only elected body dedicated solely to the interests of Barry residents. Its councillors provide a channel to pass on opinions to other organisations and public bodies. Councillors are members of various local governing bodies and organisations. The council's opinion is sought on a variety of local issues, for example [[planning application]]s, street names and licensing issues.<ref name=GEMnewsletter06>{{cite web|url=http://www.cowbridge-today.co.uk/article.cfm?id=633&headline=Barry%20Town%20Council%20%E2%80%93%20Cyngor%20Tref%20y%20Barri§ionIs=news&searchyear=2006|title=Barry Town Council – Cyngor Tref y Barri (newsletter)|work=The Cowbridge GEM|date=8 February 2006 |accessdate=18 November 2017}}</ref> The town council has direct ownership and control of Merthyr Dyfan Burial Ground and acts as agent to run Porthkerry Cemetery. It manages and staffs the Pioneer Hall and Memorial Hall.<ref name=GEMnewsletter06 /> The council also provides grant aid for many local organisations.<ref name=GEMnewsletter06 /> |
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The town council's offices are next to the Memorial Hall on Gladstone Road.<ref name=GEMnewsletter06 /><ref name=contact>{{cite web|url=http://www.barrytowncouncil.gov.uk/whereweare.php?Action=Whereweare|title=Where We Are|publisher=Barry Town Council |accessdate=18 November 2017}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 11:24, 19 November 2017
Barry Town Council is an elected town council serving Barry in the Vale of Glamorgan, one of the largest towns in Wales.
Functions
The town council describes itself as the only elected body dedicated solely to the interests of Barry residents. Its councillors provide a channel to pass on opinions to other organisations and public bodies. Councillors are members of various local governing bodies and organisations. The council's opinion is sought on a variety of local issues, for example planning applications, street names and licensing issues.[1] The town council has direct ownership and control of Merthyr Dyfan Burial Ground and acts as agent to run Porthkerry Cemetery. It manages and staffs the Pioneer Hall and Memorial Hall.[1] The council also provides grant aid for many local organisations.[1]
The town council's offices are next to the Memorial Hall on Gladstone Road.[1][2]
Representation
Twenty two councillors are elected from the eight electoral wards in the town, namely: Baruc (3), Buttrills (3), Cadoc (3), Castleland (2), Court (3), Dyfan (2), Gibbonsdown (3) and Illtyd (3).[3] These wards also elect county councillors to the Vale of Glamorgan Council
Mayor
The council elects a town mayor annually. The first mayor of Barry was Councillor Frederick Cook (1912–2008), who was also Chairman of South Glamorgan County Council and an officer of the GMB trade union.[4][5] There was controversy in 2008 when the Labour controlled council chose two completely inexperienced councillors for the mayoral positions, rather than an opposition councillor with 25 years service.[5] On 15 May 2017 Councillor Nic Hodges was elected as the first Plaid Cymru mayor of Barry. [6]
Council composition
Folowing the election on 4 May 2017 Labour were the largest party, though with no majority. Plaid Cymru became the official opposition. [7]
#E4003B #005B54 #F8F9FA #DCDCDC| Composition since May 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Affiliation | Members | |
| Welsh Labour | 10 | |
| Plaid Cymru | 6 | |
| Welsh Conservative Party | 5 | |
| Independent | 1 | |
References
- ^ "Where We Are". Barry Town Council. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
- ^ Local Councillors, Barry Town Council. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
- ^ "A man of dignity and great strength: Former chairman of South Glamorgan County Council and Mayor of Barry Frederick Cook has died at the age of 96". Wales Online. 20 May 2008. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
- ^ a b Barry & District News. 15 May 2008 http://www.barryanddistrictnews.co.uk/news/2270784.new_barry_town_mayor/. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
{{cite news}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "New Vale of Glamorgan Mayor is elected". Barry & District News. 16 May 2017. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
- ^ "Plaid Cymru is now the official opposition on Barry Town Council". The Llantwit Major GEM. 18 May 2017. Retrieved 18 November 2017.