Your area
This page lists all the parts of government that look after your area. Each of these organisations have different responsibilities and representatives.
Caerphilly parliamentary constituency
Member of Parliament
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Chris Evans
Labour and Co-operative 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.
Caerphilly County Borough Council: Bedwas and Trethomas ward
Local Councillors
There are three local Councillors representing you.
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Liz Aldworth
Labour Party -
Lisa Phipps
Labour Party -
Jill Winslade
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
Gwent Police
Police and Crime Commissioner
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Jane Mudd
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)
Member of the Senedd for South Wales East
There are four member of the Senedd for South Wales East representing you.
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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.
Note: you may also have a parish, town or community council in your area. We're working on adding them to this page
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