The Local Government Act, 1972, heralded significant changes for local government in Wales.

As a consequence of the legislation the Boundary Commission  was established and its first task was a special community review which led to a re-casting of the existing pattern of Rural Parishes, Urban Districts and Boroughs all of which would become communities under the new structure to produce a pattern better fitted to support Community Councils.

In 1985, the Boundary Commission created 14 community areas in the Rhymney Valley District.  This led to the formation of this Town Council.

The community area, now covered by the Town Council, includes four wards with its own representatives.  The wards being Aberbargoed (4 members), Bargoed (5 members), Gilfach (2 members) and the Park (2 members).