Traditionally represented by the Labour Party it has, in the 2000s, also elected Liberal Democrat and Plaid Cymru councillors.

Ashley Lister, grandson of the late councillor Chris Lomax (who died in September 2016) topped the poll by a single vote.

[8] Following the death of Labour councillor Chris Lomax a by-election was held on 3 November 2016 which was won by Plaid Cymru candidate Tariq Awan, though by only 114 votes.

[10] In May 2012 Labour won back from the Liberal Democrats the three seats they had previously lost in 2004, with Plaid Cymru having a strong surge.

Labour councillor Peter Perkins had represented the area since 1981, initially for the Marl ward before it became part of Grangetown.