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The first election to the [[Carnarvonshire County Council]] was held on 25 January 1889.<ref name=”NWC 26-1-89 CC results”>{{cite news|title=Carnarvonshire. The Polling in the County|url=https://newspapers.library.wales/view/4454018/4454026/117/|accessdate=4 May 2024|newspaper=North Wales Chronicle|date=26 January 1889|page=8}}</ref> It was followed by the [[1892 Carnarvonshire County Council election|1892 election]]. The county was divided into numerous single member wards with two councillors elected to represent some of the urban areas. |
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Revision as of 13:09, 11 October 2025
The first election to the Carnarvonshire County Council was held across the north Wales county of Caernarfonshire on 25 January 1889.[1] It was followed by the 1892 election. The county was divided into numerous single member wards with two councillors elected to represent some of the urban areas.
The council comprised 48 members.[1]
Overview of the result
1889 was a landmark year in the history of Welsh Liberalism, a coming of age symbolized by the triumph across Wales of Liberal candidates in the inaugural county council elections.[citation needed] The outcome was very similar to that in Cardiganshire.
30 Liberals and 18 Conservatives were elected.[1]
Unopposed returns
15 councillors were elected unopposed.[1]
Contested elections
There were a large number of contested elections and the majorities were small in most instances. In most cases there were contests between Liberal and Conservative candidates.
New council
The first meeting of the council was held in Caernarfon.
Results
References
