The third election to Dyfed County Council was held in May 1981. It was preceded by the 1977 election and followed by the 1985 election. There were a number of unopposed returns, particularly in rural parts of the county.
Overview
The Independents remained the largest party but lost ground to Labour.
In Pembrokeshire, Labour gained three seats from the Independents, although one of these - in Pembroke Dock - was from a former Labour councillor who stood as an Independent.
Ward Results (Cardiganshire)
Aberaeron No.1
Aberaeron No. 2
Aberaeron No.3
Aberystwyth No.1
Aberystwyth No.2
Aberystwyth No. 3
Aberystwyth Rural No. 1
Aberystwyth Rural No.2
Aberystwyth Rural No.3
Cardigan
Lampeter
Teifiside No.1
Teifiside No.2
Teifiside No.3
Tregaron
Ward Results (Carmarthenshire)
Ammanford No. 1
Ammanford No.2
Berwick
Burry Port East
Burry Port West
Carmarthen No. 1
Carmarthen No. 2
Carmarthen No. 3
Carmarthen Rural No.1
Carmarthen Rural No.2
Carmarthen Rural No. 3
Carmarthen Rural No. 4
Carmarthen Rural No. 5
Carmarthen Rural No. 6
Carmarthen Rural No. 7
Cwmamman
Felinfoel
Hengoed
Llandeilo No.1
Llandeilo No.2
Llandeilo No.3
Llandeilo No.4
Llandeilo No.5
Llandeilo No.6
Llanedi
Llanelli No.1
Llanelli No.2
Llanelli No. 3
Llanelli No.4
Llanelli No.5
Llanelli No. 6
Llanelli No.7
Llangennech
Llan-non
Newcastle Emlyn No.1
Newcastle Emlyn No.2
Pembrey
Pontyberem
Trimsaran
Westfa
Ward Results (Pembrokeshire)
Cemaes No. 1
Cemaes No. 2
Cemaes No. 3
This ward was previously known as Narberth No.3 but was renamed following the transfer of several wards from South Pembrokeshire to Preseli District Council.
Fishguard and Goodwick No. 1
Fishguard and Goodwick No. 2
Haverfordwest No.1
Haverfordwest No. 2
Haverfordwest Rural No. 1
Haverfordwest Rural No. 2
Haverfordwest Rural No. 3
Haverfordwest Rural No. 4
Haverfordwest Rural No. 5
Milford Haven No. 1
Milford Haven No. 2
Milford Haven No. 3
Narberth No. 1
Narberth No. 2
Neyland and Llanstadwell
Pembroke No. 1
Pembroke No. 2
Pembroke No. 3
The previous Labour councilor stood as an Independent but was defeated by a future MP.
Pembroke Rural No. 1
Pembroke Rural No. 2
Tenby
By-elections between 1981 and 1985
Carmarthen No. 1 by-election 1983
A by-election was held following the resignation of Labour councillor Tony Earle.
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