Llansamlet (electoral ward) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Llansamlet Ward |
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 Location of Llansamlet ward (post-2012) within the City and County of Swansea |
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| Area | 15.54 km2 (6.00 sq mi) |
| Population | 14,433 (2011 census) |
| • Density | 929/km2 (2,410/sq mi) |
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| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| EU Parliament | Wales |
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Llansamlet is a special area in the City and County of Swansea, Wales, UK. It's known as an electoral ward, which is like a local district. It's also a community, meaning it has its own local council that helps manage things in the area.
This ward includes several smaller places. These are Birchgrove, Glais, Heol Las, Llansamlet itself, parts of Morriston, Peniel Green, Pentre-Dwr, Talycopa, Trallwn, and Summer Hill. Llansamlet is located in the Swansea East area for national elections. It shares borders with other wards like Clydach to the north, Morriston to the west, and Bonymaen to the south. To the east, it borders the Neath Port Talbot county borough.
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Understanding Local Elections in Llansamlet
Local elections are important because they help choose people to represent your community. These representatives are called councillors. They work to make decisions about local services, like schools, parks, and roads.
Who Represents Llansamlet?
Llansamlet ward has four councillors who work for the local community. These councillors are Ryland Doyle, Penny Matthews, Uta Clay, and Robert Clay. They all belong to the Labour Party.
What is a By-election?
Sometimes, a councillor might leave their position before their term is over. When this happens, a special election called a by-election is held. This is to choose a new person to fill that empty spot.
For example, in April 2013, a Llansamlet councillor named Dennis James passed away. This meant a by-election was held on July 4, 2013, to find a new councillor for the ward. Robert Clay won this by-election and became the new representative for Llansamlet.
Exploring Llansamlet's Districts
Llansamlet is made up of different areas, each with its own features.
Llansamlet Suburb
The main suburb of Llansamlet is a busy place. It's home to part of the Swansea Enterprise Park. This park is an area where many businesses and companies are located, creating jobs and economic activity.
Trallwn and Nearby Areas
Trallwn is a suburb located to the east of the ward. It has a large housing estate where many families live. There's also a primary school here, called Trallwn Primary School, which serves the local children.
Just south of Trallwn, you'll find Pentre Dwr. This area is mostly rural, meaning it has a lot of farmland and open spaces. It's also known for having several horse riding schools, where people can learn to ride horses.
To the west of Pentre Dwr and Talycopa (which is behind the shops in Trallwn), there's a smaller housing area called Summer Hill. While these areas are close by, Trallwn, Talycopa, and Summer Hill are considered separate from the main Llansamlet area.
