A new town councillor for the Rheidol ward has been named, replacing the now Ceredigion Penfro MS Kerry Ferguson who left her post in May.

Kerry Ferguson, who served as the town’s mayor on Aberystwyth Town Council in 2023, stepped down from her role after being selected to represent the region for Plaid Cymru in May’s Senedd elections.

She was later appointed as the Deputy Llywydd or Speaker of the Senedd.

At an Aberystwyth Town council meeting on 27 July, Saman Bashir was co-opted to take over the seat after a presentation and being questioned by current members.

She was the only candidate for co-option and will represent Plaid Cymru on the town council for the Rheidol ward.