[6] The first election to the new council was held in 1995, initially operating as a shadow authority before coming into its powers on 1 April 1996.

Cabinet positions are held by members of the Conwy First Independent, Labour and Plaid Cymru a'r Blaid Werdd groups.

[20] The house had been bought in 1937 by the former Conwy Municipal Borough Council and converted into a civic centre.

[22][23] The county borough is divided into 38 electoral wards returning 59 councillors.

The following table lists council wards, communities and associated geographical areas.