The Aberdare Urban District Council was established in 1894 and covered the parish of Aberdare.
Its responsibilities included public health, sanitation, roads and public works generally.
At this time, one member was elected from each ward on an annual basis.
(*) denotes sitting member Two members were elected owing to the vacant seat following the death of Rees Hopkin Rhys.
Hodges died in 1902 before the completion of his term.