Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare parliamentary constituency

Member of Parliament

• Gerald Jones

  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.

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Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council: Dowlais and Pant ward

Local Councillors

There are three local Councillors representing you.

• David Hughes

  Independent
  

• Paula Layton

  Independent
  

• Declan Gerard Sammon

  Independent
  

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

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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 Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney

• Dawn Bowden

  Labour Party
  

Member of the Senedd for South Wales East

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

• Natasha Asghar

  Conservative and Unionist Party
  

• Peredur Owen Griffiths

  Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales
  

• Delyth Jewell

  Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales
  

• Laura Anne Jones

  Conservative and Unionist Party
  

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.

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