What we do. As one of the 22 local authorities, Gwynedd Council provides a wide range of services for their communities including: education, social care, roads and transport, economic development, housing and planning, environmental protection, waste management, cultural and leisure services.
What is Gwynedd known for?
The scenic Llŷn Peninsula and most of Snowdonia National Park are in Gwynedd. Bangor is the home of Bangor University. As a local government area, it is the second largest in Wales in terms of land area and also one of the most sparsely populated. A majority of the population is Welsh-speaking.
What area does Gwynedd Council cover?
The present local government area of Gwynedd is made up of the ancient counties of Caernarfonshire and Merionethshire. These counties alongside Anglesey were merged in 1974 to create a much larger local government area called “Gwynedd” after the medieval kingdom of the same name.
Who controls Gwynedd Council?
At the annual Gwynedd Council meeting on 19 May 2022, Councillor Elwyn Jones (Penisarwaun) was elected Chair of Gwynedd Council, with Councillor Medwyn Hughes (Canol Bangor) as Vice-Chair.
What does Gwynedd mean in Welsh?
White, happiness, blessed
In Welsh Baby Names the meaning of the name Gwynedd is: White, happiness, blessed. Also a North Wales county name.
What does Gwynedd mean in English?
Gwynedd. /ˈɡwɪn.əð/ us. /ˈɡwɪn.əð/ an area in northwestern Wales that has its own local government.
Why does llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch mean?
The name was coined as a publicity gimmick in the 1860s by concatenating the names of Llanfairpwllgwyngyll (“St Mary’s church in the hollow of the white hazel”), the nearby hamlet of Llantysilio Gogogoch (“the church of St Tysilio of the red cave”), and the chwyrn drobwll (“rapid whirlpool”) between them.
What is the biggest council in Wales?
Cardiff
There are 22 unitary county and county borough councils (“local authorities”) in Wales, the largest of which is Cardiff with a population of 317,000 and the smallest is Merthyr Tydfil, with a population of 55,000. There are also 737 Town and Community Councils.
Where is the biggest council estate in Wales?
It is the third-largest single housing estate in Wales behind Gurnos, Merthyr Tydfil, the second largest and Caia Park in Wrexham, which is the largest with nearly 12,000 inhabitants.
| Maesgeirchen | |
|---|---|
| • London | 258 miles (415 km) |
| Principal area | Gwynedd |
| Ceremonial county | Gwynedd |
| Country | Wales |
What areas come under Gwynedd?
Pages in category “Towns in Gwynedd”
- Bala, Gwynedd.
- Barmouth.
- Bethesda, Gwynedd.
- Blaenau Ffestiniog.
What is the role of a community council in Wales?
Introduction: Community and Town Councils in Wales
Community and Town Councils are accountable to local people and have a duty to represent the interests of the different parts of the community equally. Some represent populations of fewer than 200 people, others populations of over 45,000 people.
What do community councils do in Wales?
They help local communities be heard.
Community and Town Councils are closest to their communities. They know what’s happening and the resources they have. They should be involved in local plans more including Public Service Board plans to improve well-being in the area.
Can I buy my council house in Gwynedd?
Yes, if: you’ve been a council or public sector tenant for three years. the home you want to buy will be used as your main home.
What language is spoken in Gwynedd?
The highest percentages of Welsh speakers can be found in Gwynedd (76%) and the Isle of Anglesey (68%). The lowest percentages of Welsh speakers are in Blaenau Gwent (16%), Monmouthshire (16%), and Bridgend (18%).
Is Gwynedd a nice place to live?
Porthmadog in Gwynedd has been named the third best place to live in Wales.
What does Rhos mean in Wales?
moor
Rhos means ‘moor’ or ‘moorland’ in Welsh. It is a region to the east of the River Conwy in north Wales. It started as a minor kingdom then became a medieval cantref, and was usually part of the Kingdom of Gwynedd (later the region became part of Denbighshire, then Clwyd, and is now in Conwy county borough).
How many people speak Welsh in Gwynedd?
The highest percentages of Welsh speakers can be found in Gwynedd (75.5%) and the Isle of Anglesey (63.3%). The lowest percentages of Welsh speakers are in Blaenau Gwent (14.6%) and Torfaen (16.6%).
What does Tydfil mean in Welsh?
Merthyr Tydfil, also spelled Merthyr Tudful, industrial town and county borough, southern Wales. It is named after a 5th-century Welsh Christian princess (Tydfil the Martyr) who was slain there. The county borough includes both sides of the deep valley of the River Taff and the surrounding steep hills.
What is the longest name in the UK?
| Llanfairpwllgwyngyll | |
|---|---|
| Principal area | Isle of Anglesey |
| Ceremonial county | Gwynedd |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
What is the shortest Welsh word?
What is the Welsh word for shortest? Gweiadur.
What is the poorest county in Wales?
The most deprived small area in Wales in WIMD 2019 was Rhyl West 2 (the area around Rhyl High Street) in Denbighshire, which was ranked second most deprived in WIMD 2014. The neighbouring area of Rhyl West 1 is now ranked second most deprived.