Barry Town Council
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Barry Town Council Cyngor Tref Y Barri | |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Type | |
| Leadership | |
Mayor | Cllr Ian Johnson (23/24) |
| Seats | 22 |
| Meeting place | |
| Council Chamber, Gladstone Road | |
| Website | |
| www | |
Barry Town Council is an elected town council serving Barry in the Vale of Glamorgan, one of the largest towns in Wales.
The town council describes itself as the only elected body dedicated solely to the interests of Barry residents. Its councillors provide a channel to pass on opinions to other organisations and public bodies. Councillors are members of various local governing bodies and organisations. The council's opinion is sought on a variety of local issues, for example planning applications, street names and licensing issues.[1] The town council has direct ownership and control of Merthyr Dyfan Burial Ground and acts as agent to run Porthkerry Cemetery. It manages and staffs the Pioneer Hall and Memorial Hall.[1] The council also provides grant aid for many local organisations.[1]
The town council's offices are next to the Memorial Hall on Gladstone Road.[1][2]
Representation
Barry Town Council is the largest town council in Wales.[3] Twenty two councillors are elected from the eight electoral wards in the town, namely: Baruc (3), Buttrills (3), Cadoc (3), Castleland (2), Court (3), Dyfan (2), Gibbonsdown (3) and Illtyd (3).[4] These wards also elect county councillors to the Vale of Glamorgan Council
Only the mayor and deputy mayor receive any form of financial allowances. The issue was debated following the 2017 elections and the council agreed not to introduce wider remuneration to the rest of the council, which it was claimed would cost an additional £100,000.[5]