Mae cynghorau cymuned yn rhan annatod o lywodraeth leol. Cynghorau cymuned sydd agosaf at y bobl a chymunedau lleol yn aml. O ganlyniad, maent mewn sefyllfa unigryw i allu gweld pa wasanaethau sy'n gallu cael effaith fawr ar les unigolion, a darparu'r gwasanaethau hynny.
Community councils are an integral part of local government. They are often closest to people and local communities, and therefore uniquely placed to see, and provide, those services which can have a significant impact on an individual’s well-being.