Councillors and Register of Interests

Councillor Vacancies (as at July 2023)

 

 

(Current register of interests - see Community Councillors below)

Community Councillors

David Williams

Chairperson - Rhiwderin Ward

d.williams@graigcc.co.uk

Register of interests


Nathan Tarr

Nathan Tarr

Deputy Chairperson - Bassaleg Ward

n.tarr@graigcc.co.uk

Register of interests

John Harris

John Harris

Councillor - Bassaleg Ward

01633 893346

j.harris@graigcc.co.uk

Register of interests

Council Committees: Graig Community Hall Management Committee, Rogerstone & Bassaleg Joint Burial Board Committee (Chair), Finance & Administration Committee
Working Groups: Technologies Group, Events & Social Group
Political Affiliation: Welsh Labour Party
Biography: John Harris is a retired health worker and has lived in Bassaleg since 1985, and joined the Community Council in 2011 as he wished to contribute to his community. He is an allotment holder and bee-keeper, and is a school governor for Ysgol Gyfun Gwynllyn in Pontypool. He is a Welsh language learner and his interests include Welsh folk dancing at which he has represented Wales in several different countries.

Patricia Appleton

Patricia Appleton

Councillor - Rhiwderin Ward

01633 892775

p.appleton@graigcc.co.uk

Council Committees: Graig Community Hall Management Committee, Rhiwderin Community Centre Management Committee, City & Community Council Liaison Committee, Finance & Administration Committee, Pentrepoeth School Governor, One Voice Wales Representative
Working Groups: Play Areas Group, Horticultural Group, Technologies Group, Fundraising Group, Events & Social Group
Political Affiliation: Conservative Party
Biography: Councillor Appleton has lived in Rhiwderin since 1998. She is married with 2 grown up children and works part time for Cardiff University. She was an active campaigner for the pedestrian crossing outside the Friendly Fox in order to provide a safer route to school for children which has gone on to provide a much needed safe crossing for everybody on this very busy main road. She is very passionate about the area in which she lives and will do her best to ensure the community continues to thrive. Councillor Appleton joined the council in September 2015.

Laurence Fry

Laurence Fry

Councillor - Bassaleg Ward

01633 895895

l.fry@graigcc.co.uk

Council Committees: Graig Community Hall Management Committee, Finance & Administration Committee
Working Groups: Play Areas Group
Political Affiliation: None
Biography: Laurence Fry has lived in Bassaleg since 1979 with his Wife Eileen. His hobbies and interests include antique furniture restoration, gardening, fishing, model aircraft and caravanning.

Keith Sayer

Keith Sayer

Councillor - Rhiwderin Ward

07970 015549

k.sayer@graigcc.co.uk

Council Committees: Graig Hall Management CommitteeRhiwderin Community Centre Management Committee, Allotment Committee, Finance & Administration Committee, One Voice Wales Representative
Working Groups: Play areas Group, Horticultural Group
Political Affiliation: None
Biography: Keith Sayer spent his early childhood in Rhiwderin, moving to Bassaleg when he was 9 years old. He has been a Community Councillor since 2003. He cares passionately for the ward and hopes to serve the community for many years to come. His interests include gardening and he has held an allotment in Rhiwderin since 2000.

City Councillors

City Councillors

The Community Council has a very good relationship with our City Councillors. They regularly attend Community Council meetings and help us to raise awareness of local issues with the City Council. Likewise, they also bring important City Council issues affecting the local area to the Community Council's attention. They assist with funding projects, get involved with finding solutions for local issues and are a vital link between the Community and City Councils.

John Jones City Councillor

City Councillor John Jones
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