Your area

This page lists all the parts of government that look after your area. Each of these organisations have different responsibilities and representatives.

Cardiff West parliamentary constituency

Member of Parliament

Alex Barros-Curtis

Labour Party

Members of Parliament (MPs) represent your interests and concerns in the House of Commons.

MPs consider and can propose new laws as well as raising issues that matter to you in the House. This includes asking government ministers questions about current issues including those which affect local constituents.

MPs split their time between working in Parliament itself, working in the constituency that elected them and working for their political party.

Find out more about MPs

City of Cardiff Council: Radyr ward

Local Councillors

There are two local Councillors representing you.

Calum Davies

Conservative and Unionist Party
Helen Lloyd Jones

Labour Party

Unitary authorities are responsible for services like:

education
transport
planning
fire and public safety
social care
libraries
waste management
trading standards
rubbish collection
recycling
Council Tax collections
housing
planning applications

Understand how your council works

South Wales Police

Police and Crime Commissioner

Emma Wools

Labour and Co-operative Party

Police and crime commissioners are elected in areas of England and Wales to make sure that local police meet the needs of the community.

They are responsible for:

how your area is policed
the police budget
the amount of Council Tax charged for the police
the information you get about what the local police are doing
appointing and dismissing the chief constable (the most senior police officer for the area)

Senedd Cymru

Member of the Senedd for Cardiff West

Mark Drakeford

Labour Party

Member of the Senedd for South Wales Central

There are four member of the Senedd for South Wales Central representing you.

Andrew R.T. Davies

Conservative and Unionist Party
Heledd Fychan

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales
Joel James

Conservative and Unionist Party
Rhys ab Owen

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

When the Senedd is sitting, Members meet twice a week in the Siambr, the debating chamber, to question Welsh Government Ministers, examine proposed laws, and debate various issues. Members also participate in committees that focus on areas such as health and education, examining laws and government policies that could impact these sectors. These committees are composed of Members reflecting the overall representation of the elected parties.

Most Members have a local office in their constituency or region, employing staff to assist with constituent enquiries. They hold regular 'surgeries' where the public can meet with their representatives to discuss concerns. Additionally, Members engage with constituents online or over the phone, and visit businesses, schools, and local organisations to gain insight into everyday issues, which they may later address in the Senedd.