Graig, Pontypridd
Human settlement in Wales
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Graig is a historic district of the town of Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales. It is also the name of an electoral ward for the town and county councils.
| Graig | |
|---|---|
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  Graig Location within Rhondda Cynon Taf | |
| Population | 2,490 (2011 Ward)[1] |
| OS grid reference | ST070894 |
| Principal area | |
| Preserved county | |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | PONTYPRIDD |
| Postcode district | CF37 |
| Dialling code | 01443 |
| Police | South Wales |
| Fire | South Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| UK Parliament | |
| Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament | |
Graig was historically referred to as 'Rhiw' (hill). The area is closely associated with coal mining and consists largely of terraced housing. Notable collieries within the area include - Gelli-whion (Gelliwion) Colliery, Newbridge Colliery (1844), Pen-y-rhiw (Penrhiw) Colliery (c1870) and Pontypridd Maritime Collieries (1841). Graig today is also home to the Dewi Sant Hospital.
Electoral ward
Graig is a ward for Pontypridd Town Council, electing two town councillors.[2]
Between 1976 and 1996 Graig was an electoral ward to Taff-Ely Borough Council, electing two district councillors.[3]
Graig subsequently became a ward to Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, electing one county councillor.[4] Following a ward boundary review, it was merged with neighbouring Rhondda to form a new larger ward of 'Graig and Pontypridd West', electing two county borough councillors. The change was effective from the 2022 Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council election.[5]