About Glynneath | Glyn-nedd - Cyflwyniad
Photo supplied by Graham Hall
Glynneath is a typical small Welsh valley town, located in the Vale of Neath at the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park. It has a rich heritage of industrial and community values, having been home to the coal industry during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Its location is central and is conveniently served for the whole of the South Wales area.
Glynneath has a population of over four thousand people, and is democratically administered by two tiers of local government. Two electoral divisions of Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council include parts of the town, and a dedicated Town Council also has responsibility for the whole of the community.
Glynneath has a wide spectrum of groups, organisations and clubs to cater for all individuals. Central and key icons of the town include the Welfare Park, the Vale of Neath Leisure Centre, a beautiful cemetery and the Town Hall.
Glynneath Town Council | Cyngor Tref Glyn-nedd
Glynneath's Town Council has fourteen elected members representing the citizens of the community, divided into four wards. Following the 2008 local council elections, the political balance of the Council is: Plaid Cymru 12, Labour 2.
The Mayor of Glynneath for the year 2009 to 2010 is Cllr. Angela Jones, and the Deputy Mayor is Cllr. Chris Williams. The Town Council is responsible for parks, the cemetery, the Town Hall, a community centre and a number of community based projects. The Town Clerk is Mr. Graham Morris (Tel. 01639 722105), and he is supported by a small team of manual and domestic staff.