Gadlys first became an electoral ward in the late nineteenth century with the formation of Glamorgan County Council.
Gadlys was also one of the five electoral wards of the Aberdare Urban District Council from its formation in 1894.
Gadlys first became an electoral ward in the late nineteenth century with the formation of Glamorgan County Council.
In 1889, James Lewis was elected as Independent member for Gadlys, defeating the nominee of the local Liberal Association.
Gadlys was also an electoral ward of the Aberdare Urban District Council from its formation in 1894.