Cilycwm (electoral ward)

In 2014, the Cilycwm electoral ward had an electorate of 1,211.^[1] The total population was 1,486, of whom 57.4% were born in Wales. The 2011 census indicated that 46.0% of the population were able to speak Welsh.^[1]

The Cilycwm Ward is a single-member ward for the purposes of Carmarthenshire County Council elections. Since 1995 it has been represented by Independent councillor Tom Theophilus.

The first election to the new unitary Carmarthenshire County Council took place in 1995. At this stage the ward also included the communities of Cynwyl Gaeo and Talley. Tom Theophilus, a long-serving district and county councillor was elected.

In 1999 the seat - now on its current boundaries was held by Tom Theophilus.

In 2004 the sitting member was again returned.

In 2008, the seat was again held by the sitting member.

By the 2012 Tom Theophilus, who had represented the area for decades narrowly held the seat against one of the most prominent opponents of the previous administration and a leading critic of Mark James, the Chief Executive of the Council.