Aberaman North
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|constituency_westminster= Cynon Valley
|post_town= Aberdare
|postcode_district = CF44
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|population= 5,224
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Aberaman North is a community (and former electoral ward) in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales. It primarily includes the village of Aberaman. The community was formed in 2016 when the larger community of Aberaman was split into North and South.
History and description
The Aberaman North community came into effect on 1 December 2016 following the enactment of The Rhondda Cynon Taf (Communities) Order 2016.{{cite web|url=http://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2016/1156/pdfs/wsi_20161156_mi.pdf |title=The Rhondda Cynon Taf (Communities) Order 2016 |publisher=Legislation.gov.uk |access-date=2 April 2018 }} It includes the village of Aberaman to the east and follows the valley of the Nant Gwawr to the west including Blaengwawr Quarry, reaching the edge of the St Gwynno Forest.
According to the 2011 UK Census Aberaman North had a population of 5,224.{{cite web|url=http://www.ukcensusdata.com/aberaman-north-w05000655#sthash.jkJSK5T2.dpbs |title=Aberaman North - Key Stats |publisher=UK Census Data |access-date=4 April 2018}}
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Governance
An electoral ward of Aberaman North pre-existed the community. The ward elected two county councillors to Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council.
Since 1995 the ward consistently elected Welsh Labour councillors. Cllr Linda De Vet represented the ward since 2004,[http://www.electionscentre.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Rhondda-Cyon-Taff-1995-2012.pdf Rhondda Cyon Taff County Borough Council Election Results 1995-2012], The Election Centre. Retrieved 4 April 2018.[https://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/EN/Council/Votingandelections/Electionresults/CountyBoroughCouncilElections2017.aspx County Borough Council Elections 2017], Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council. Retrieved 4 April 2018. while fellow councillor Sheryl Evans represented the ward since a by-election in 2014.
The Aberaman North by-election took place on 24 July 2014 following the death of Cllr Anthony Christopher,{{cite news|author=Sam Tegeltija |url=https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/local-news/labour-holds-aberaman-north-seat-7522475 |title=Labour holds Aberaman North seat as Sheryl Evans emerges victorious in by-election |work=Wales Online |date=28 July 2014 |access-date=4 April 2018}} who had represented the ward on Rhondda Cynon Taf Council since 1995, but died from leukemia in May 2014. Cllr Christopher was leader of the county council until his death.
Following a ward boundary review, Aberaman North was merged with Aberaman South to create a new ward of Aberaman, electing three councillors. This was effective from the 2022 Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council election.{{cite news|author=Anthony Lewis |url=https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/local-news/predicted-key-seats-during-rhondda-23800024 |title=The predicted key seats during Rhondda Cynon Taf's council election |work=Wales Online |date=29 April 2022 |accessdate=18 June 2022 }}