The fourth election to Dyfed County Council was held in May 1985.
Once again, there were a number of unopposed returns, particularly in rural parts of the county.
[2] The Independents remained the largest party but lost ground to Labour.
The Liberal candidate had won the seat from Labour at a by-election The sitting member was deselected by the Labour Party but chose to contest the seat again.
The Alliance candidate had stood for Labour at the two previous elections.