Llanelli Rural () is a community in the southeast of Carmarthenshire, Wales. Description Despite its name, Llanelli Rural covers large parts of the Llanelli urban area, including Bynea, Llwynhendy, Cefncaeau, Pemberton, Bryn, Cwmcarnhywel, Cwmbach, Cynheidre, Penygraig, Penceilogi, Dafen, Felinfoel, Swiss Valley, along with the villages of Pont-Henri, Pontiets, Pwll, and Five Roads, as well as a number of hamlets. The community surrounds Llanelli, except at the coast. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 21,043, increasing to 22,800 at the 2011 Census. Llanelli Rural is bordered by the communities of: Llanelli; Pembrey and Burry Port Town; Trimsaran; Llangyndeyrn; Pontyberem; Llannon; and Llangennech, all being in Carmarthenshire; and by: Gorseinon; Llwchwr; Gowerton; Llanrhidian Higher; and Llanrhidian Lower, all being in the City and County of Swansea. Llanelli Rural Council Llanelli Rural Community Council governs the area at a community level. The council headquarters is located in Llanelli town centre. In 2013/14 Llanelli Rural Council received £959,530 via the council tax precept, the highest of any community council in Wales. Current composition Following the last full election on 4 May 2017 the council composition was: The council elected Cllr. Tegwen Devichand as leader and Cllr. Steve Donoghue as deputy leader. Cllr. Devichand pledged to continue to cooperate with Llanelli Town Council and the Carmarthenshire County Council, on a number of projects. Election history 2017 election 2021 By-elections Councillors Mina Najmi and Ella Simmons left the council in 2020, leading to a by-election for their Pemberton ward seats on 6 May 2021. The by-election saw Christopher Beer (Labour) and Samantha Nurse (Independent) elected. Following the death of Carol Rees in 2021, Alexander Evans (originally independent but joined Plaid Cymru soon after) was co-opted to serve as a member for the Glyn ward. Although originally elected under a Labour ticket, Sharen Davies and Jason Hart left the party and became independent members in 2018 and 2021 respectively. Jordan Randall was originally elected as a Plaid Cymru candidate but moved to the Conservative party. 2022 election Chairs of Council 2022/23 Gyles Morgan 2021/22 Tegwen Devichand 2019/21 Sharen Davies 2018/19 Sian Caiach 2017/18 John Evans 2016/17 Stephen M Donoghue 2015/16 Martin Davies 2014/15 Lindy J Butler 2013/14 Thomas J Jones 2012/13 Tegwen Devichand 2011/12 Susan Lewis 2010/11 Sharen Davies References External links Llanelli Rural Council Llanelli Rural Council Training Communities in Carmarthenshire