A New Brighton electoral ward exists, formed from the northern half of the Argoed community,[1] with a total population taken at the 2011 census of 3,001.

[15] As a result of the name being not officially recognised, it would not be added to road signs or appear on Ordnance Survey maps but is accepted by organisations such as the Royal Mail and DVLA.

In 2019, the commissioner's office stated that they were "reviewing its decision" following a number of enquiries,[5] including following a bid by locals, in the same year, for the Welsh name to be recognised.

The alternative Welsh name had been proposed over concerns of the "negative connotations" Pentre Cythraul may have, due to its translation as 'devil's village'.

[17] In November 2024, the new Welsh name Pentre Cythrel was officially recognised following a vote of approval from Flintshire council.