Yscir
Community Council
Welcome to the Yscir Community Council Website
The community of Yscir comprises the hamlets of Aberyscir, Battle, Cradoc and Fennifach in their entirety.
It also includes parts of the hamlets of Aberbran and Pontfaen.
There are around 370 residents on the electoral roll.
The Yscir Community Council represents the community of Yscir. Yscir together with the communities of Trallong, Merthyr Cynog, Honddu Isaf and Llandew comprises the County Council ward called Yscir with Honddu Isaf and Llanddew. Our County Councillor position is currently vacant.
The Council has seven members, who are serving a term of 5 years. The next election is in May 2027.
The Council Vision and Purpose
To be a thriving resourceful and responsive voice for the community.
To foster a culture of collaboration, engagement and participation in community activities and events, projects and initiatives.
To act as a link between local communities and other levels of Government, ensuring that local priorities are understood and addressed.
To advocate for the interests of the community, ensuring fair allocation of public funds.
To provide a framework for local governance, ensuring that decision making is transparent, accountable and responsive to local needs and to advocate in the best interests of our residents.
To support and promote local community improvements, fostering a sense of pride, resilience and belonging.
