I was born
in Neath and brought up in Harle Street which is in the ward I represent, where
my husband, Alan, and I still live. We have 4 grown up children between us who
have given us 8 grand children.
I have been a Labour party member since a young age but only became active in 1998. Following on, I have been very fortunate and privileged to have been elected to serve the residents of Llantwit and Merra at every election since 1999. I have had the honour to be Mayor of Neath Town Council on two occasions 2004/05 and 2014/15 which were both busy years. I am also the Leader of the Council. I am currently a governor at Gnoll Primary School and Alderman Davies C in W Primary School.
Before my retirement in 2014, I worked for Glamorgan CC, West Glam CC and NP. I became a Labour party member at a young age but didn’t become active until 1998. I worked at NPTCBC in the Education Department for almost 40 years. I then became a magistrate, a role I find thoroughly rewarding and interesting.
Along with my fellow councillors, I am committed to supporting and sustaining initiatives and events that promote and enhance our warm, friendly town of Neath. I understand there are anti-social issues within the town, as there are with all other towns and cities, however we work closely with police and other relevant agencies to bring about change.
I support and help organise the Christmas Light Switch On, our event at the Food and Drink Festival, all our Party in the Park events etc. I am a founder member of the Neath Real Ale and Cider Festival which was first held in 2014 which has grown from strength to strength and increases footfall into the town
Within my ward, I organise a children’s Christmas Event with Santa being driven around the whole ward in his mobile grotto. I provide free mulled wine and mince pies for adults along with selection boxes for the children, generously sponsored by Simi and Nav from Leonard St Post Office. A couple of years ago, I purchased large poppies and display them every year throughout the ward. I also organise the very successful Jubilee and Coronation Street Parties. Several years ago, I instigated the trees on the “tump” to be lit at Christmas time. I will always do my best to support my constituents and will try to ensure that the Llantwit and Merra ward is a safe, neighbourly and happy place to live.