Council Information
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Maer Tref Aberteifi 2011-12, y Cyng. Catrin Miles, a'i Chydwedd, Mr Graham Evans, gyda'r Brysgyllwyr, Mr Richard Harman a Mr John Harman.
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The Mayor of Cardigan 2011-12, Cllr Catrin Miles, and her Consort, Mr Graham Evans, atternded by the Mace-bearers, Mr Richard Harman and Mr John Harman.
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The history of Cardigan Town Council goes back to 1653 although the council in its present form dates from 1973 when most of Cardigan Borough Council’s activities were assumed by Dyfed (and in 1996 by Ceredigion). The Town Council’s Chairman, who is elected by the councillors each year, serves as the town’s mayor, carrying out the role’s traditional duties including the Mayor Making Ceremony, the Mayor’s civic service, Remembrance Sunday, the Agricultural Show, Barley Saturday and the Mayor’s Ball, as well as supporting the town’s various clubs and societies. The role of the Mayor dates back to 1394 when the Cardigan were given the right to elect a Mayor by Richard II. The current mayor is the 616th.
The Town Council is the trustee of the King George V Charity and has overall responsibility for the upkeep and management of the playing fields, home to our Rugby, Football and Bowls clubs . The council has other responsibilities including some lighting, bus shelters and pathways around the town hanging baskets and planters and has recently taken responsibility for funding the town’s CCTV system. Twice a year the council provides grants to support local clubs and societies and provides financial assistance to local institutions and events including Gwyl Fawr Aberteifi, Theatr Mwldan and Menter Aberteifi. The Town Council advises Ceredigion on planning applications and other local issues and it holds a formal meeting on the first Tuesday of each month in the Guildhall, Cardigan.