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Gorseinon is a town located in south Wales, near the Loughor estuary. It was a small village until the late 19th century when it grew around the coal mining industry.

Government
Gorseinon is the name of an electoral ward and community in the City and County of Swansea. The electoral ward consists of Gorseinon Town and the surrounding rural areas, in the parliamentary constituency of Gower. The ward and community are coterminous with each other and encompass the town. Gorseinon has its own elected town council.

Prior to local government re-organisation in 1996, the town of Gorseinon was administered as part of the Lliw Valley district. Since 1996, Gorseinon has been governed by the City and County of Swansea council.

The ward is bounded by Penyrheol to the north west, Penllergaer to the east and Kingsbridge, Swansea to the south.

Education
Penyrheol Comprehensive School is where 90% of 11-16 year olds go. The school's main building has been destroyed by a fire, by arson, in 2006.The school will have a brand new building in september 2008.The fire destroyed most of the school where pupils lost work and GCSE coursework. Additionally the town is home to Gorseinon College, a tertiary college that provides further education and adult learning.

Sport and leisure
Gorseinon is home to one of Britain's largest carrier pigeon societies. The Pigeon Institute of Gorseinon was founded by Gregory Moorlock in 1863. Gorseinon's local rugby team is Gorseinon RFC. Gorseinon hosted the National Eisteddfod in 1980.

Famous citizens
It is the birthplace of British Tory politician Michael Howard and actor/comedian Keith Allen.

 Libraries:
 Gorseinon Library
       15 West Street
       Gorseinon
       Swansea
       SA4 4AA
       01792 516780 
       Opening Hours
       Monday 9.00am-6.00pm 
       Tuesday 9.00am-6.00pm
       Wednesday 9.00am-6.00pm
       Thursday 9.00am-6.00pm 
       Friday 9.00am-8.00pm 
       Saturday 9.00am-5.00pm

 Rugby: Gorseinon RFC

 Vets:
 The Haven Veterinary Group
       50 Alexandra Rd
       Gorseinon
       Swansea
       West Glamorgan
       SA4 4NN
       01792 896379

 Tawe Veterinary Group
       42 West St
       Gorseinon
       Swansea
       West Glamorgan
       SA4 4AA
       01792 892987

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