1993 Dyfed County Council election
Welsh local election
The sixth and final election to Dyfed County Council was held in May 1993. It was preceded by the 1989 election. In 1995 Welsh local government reorganization led to the abolition of the authority.
Overview
The Independents remained the largest party with Labour the nearest challenger.
Ward Results (Cardiganshire)
Aberporth
The sitting member had won the seat at a by-election.
Aberteifi
Aberystwyth North
Aberystwyth South
Beulah
Borth
Lampeter
Llanbadarn Fawr
Llandysiliogogo
Llandyfriog
Llanfihangel Ystrad
Llansantffraid
The seat had changed hands at a by-election.
Lledrod
Ystwyth
Ward Results (Carmarthenshire)
Abergwili
Ammanford
Bigyn
Burry Port
Carmarthen Town North
Carmarthen Town South
Carmarthen Town West
Elli
Felinfoel
Glanamman
Jack Davies, who had stood as an Independent Labour candidate at the previous two elections returned to the Labour fold.
Glanymor
Gorslas
Hengoed
Kidwelly
Llandovery
Llandybie
Llanedi
Llanegwad
Llanfihangel ar Arth
Llangadog
Llangeler
Llangennech
Llangyndeyrn
Boundary Change.
Llan-non
Llansteffan
Lliedi
Llwynhendy
Pembrey
Pontyberem
Quarter Bach
Saron
St Clears
Tyisha
Whitland
Ward Results (Pembrokeshire)
Camrose
Crymych
East Williamston
Fishguard
Hakin
Llangwm
Milford Central and East
Milford North and West
An attempt by the Liberal Democrats to win an additional seat as the sitting member for Milford Central and East changed wards was unsuccessful.
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