Councillors

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Biography:Born and bred in Glanaman, lived here all my life apart from 5 years in the 60s when I served in the RAF. Employment history comprises:- Trainee Draughtsman, Aircraft Electrician, Quality Control Technician, Procurement Manager and College Lecturer. I am now retired from full time employment. I have been a member of the Town Council from 2002 and a member of the County Council from 2008 representing Glanaman Ward. I am currently deputy leader of the Plaid Group of Councillors and also the Chair of the Audit Committee. I also play a supportive role with Ty Hafan Dementia Care Home and the Amman Valley Hospital League of Friends. I am also a School Governor at both Ysgol y Bedol and Dyffryn Aman. I am committed to serve all the people within the community to the best of my ability. I am of the People and for the People.

Biography:I am a former factory Bedding Manager in Pontardawe A former Leader of Carmarthenshire County Council and former Chairman of Carmarthenshire County Council. Member of Dinefwr Borough Council 1987-96, Member of Carmarthenshire County Council since 1995-to present and a member of Cwmaman Town Council since 1979. Summary of current and past posts: - Labour Leader of the controlling group on Cwmamman Town Council. - Member of unite the Union since 1975 - Executive Board member for Social Care and Health 2004-2008 - Deputy Leader of Carmarthenshire County Council 2008-2012 - Member Carmarthenshire County Community Health Council from 1995-2004 - Former member West Wales Flood Defence Committee 1995-1999 - Former Member of Carmarthenshire Local Health Board 2004-2008 - Former Member of Dyfed Powys Police Authority 2001-2004 - Former member WLGA Deputy Presiding officer 2012 -15 - Member of Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority 2017-18 and 2022 - Former Member Brecon Beacons National Park 2018-20 - Mayor of Cwmamman 1983-84 1993-94 1999-00 2005-06 2016-17 - Chairman of Garnant Branch of the Royal British Legion 1997 to present - Governor of Ysgol y Bedol since 2005 to present - Chairman and Trustee of Garnant Family Centre since 2000 to present - Member of Amman Valley League of Friends for the last 15 years Married to Catrin we have 2 children and four grandchildren.

Biography:I have lived and worked in the Amman Valley since 1977. I was a teacher at Amman Valley School. I have been a member of Cor Meibion Dyffryn Aman since 1994. At various times I have served as a Governor of local primary schools. I have also learnt Welsh.

Biography:Ashley was born in Devon and moved to Wales aged 18 to study at Aberystwyth University. Graduated in 2005 with a degree in History. He now lives in Garnant with his partner and ten year old daughter. He currently teaches at Cwmtawe Community School. He is a Duke of Edinburgh award scheme assessor, and his interests include cooking and outdoor activities, particularly walking and water sports.

Biography:Gordon Jones has lived in Glanaman most of his life and decided to become a town councillor to serve the local community. He follows in a family tradition established by his late mother, Mrs Elsie Jones who served as a Cwmaman Town Councillor for many years and was Mayor of Cwmaman on two occasions: 2001-02 and 2006-07. Gordon was a support worker for 16 years before setting up his own roofing company located at the former Central Garage in Glanaman. In the years that have followed his business has created a number of jobs for local people. He believes that every effort should be made to create new employment opportunities in Cwmaman and that the tourism industry should be embraced as a major contribution to the local economy.

Biography:I was born in London but moved to Wales in 1975. Over the years I have lived in various parts of south Wales but settled in Garnant 16 years ago. I spent most of my working life in the care sector, working variously with young disabled children, people with mental health and the elderly. I found my work within the field of mental health particularly rewarding. It involved supporting people with mental health issues in the process of integration into the wider community. I was at first a support worker but rose to manage one of the support houses. During this time, I gained qualification level 3 and 4 NVQ in care and HNC in health and social care. Later, I moved to end life care for the elderly, a responsibility that which I found very rewarding and only finished with the onset of Covid in 2020. I have always been active in the community. I am a member of Garnant Branch of Royal British Legion, serving as both Secretary and Treasurer; I am a Trustee and Treasurer of Garnant Family Center; I have recently become a Trustee of the Amman Valley Hospital League of Friends serving on the committee: and I sit on the Carmarthenshire Carers Forum as a Trustee. A few years ago, became a member of the Cwmaman Town Council but stood down at the last election to support my husband at a time when his health was failing. He died in 2023. I was re-elected in August 2023 and now serve as a councillor for the Pistyllwyd ward. My interests include reading and walking, and I am an active member of a church in Ammanford. I have three sons, nine grandchildren and have recently become a great grandmother.

Biography:Dr John Studley has lived in Tirycoed Ward for the past seven years and brings a professional background in environmental anthropology and geography. Much of his career has focused on protecting the natural environment and supporting the interests of local communities. He has previously supported several local campaign groups, including the Tirycoed Campaign Group, the Tynywern Campaign Group and the Save Cilyrychen Quarry Group. Through this work, he gained a strong understanding of local issues and community concerns. Dr Studley has deep Welsh roots, with family connections to Cardiff, Llanddowror Forest and the heritage of Llewelyn ap Gruffudd. As a councillor for Tirycoed, he is committed to listening to residents and representing the ward with a focus on protecting the community, its green spaces and its sense of place.