Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru

About us

The Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru is an independent, Welsh Government sponsored body which reviews electoral boundaries, makes determinations on remuneration, and is responsible for the Electoral Management Board for Wales

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The County of Gwynedd (Communities) Order 2026

The Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru etc. Act 2013 (the 2013 Act) requires each principal council to monitor the communities and the electoral arrangements for those communities in its area.

Flintshire Community Review

The Commission has received notification from Flintshire County Council that it has completed a Community Review and has submitted its report.

Orders

The County of Ceredigion (Communities) Order 2026

The Welsh Ministers have decided to give effect to most of the Commission’s recommendations without modification, but to take no action in relation to certain recommendations. The Welsh Ministers also make supplemental provision as considered necessary or expedient.