The fourth election to Dyfed County Council was held in May 1985. It was preceded by the 1981 election and followed by the 1989 election. Once again, 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.
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
The Liberal candidate had won the seat from Labour at a by-election
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
The sitting member was deselected by the Labour Party but chose to contest the seat again.
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
The Alliance candidate had stood for Labour at the two previous elections.
Pembrey
Pontyberem
Trimsaran
Westfa
Ward Results (Pembrokeshire)
Cemaes No. 1
Cemaes No. 2
Cemaes No. 3
Fishguard and Goodwick No. 1
Fishguard and Goodwick No. 2
The sitting member was elected as an Independent in 1981
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
Pembroke Rural No. 1
Pembroke Rural No. 2
Tenby
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