The ward also covers the island of Flat Holm, which is part of Cardiff though several miles off the coast.

The ward has been represented by Cllr Saeed Ebrahim (Labour) since May 2017.

Following the Local Democracy and Boundary Commission for Wales' recommendations, the number of Butetown councillors will be increased from 1 to 3, effective from the 2022 Cardiff Council elections.

[7] The issue was raised again in 2016 by the Atlantic Wharf Residents’ Association, who demanded that Atlantic Wharf be made into a ward of its own with its approximately 1500 houses and flats.

[8] Following a 2020 Cardiff boundary review, Butetown was promised an increase from 1 to 3 councillors.