Cyngor Gwynedd Cabinet announced

The new Leader of Cyngor Gwynedd, Councillor Nia Jeffreys, has today announced her new Cabinet members and their responsibilities.

The new Cabinet Members will take up their duties from Monday, 9 December onwards.

Councillor Nia Jeffreys, Leader of the Council, said: “I am very proud to announce the members of my new Cabinet today. The team includes a combination of experienced Councillors and new talents representing a range of diverse backgrounds.

"As we move into the second half of this decade, and face the challenges that are on the horizon, I am confident that my new team will be ready to ensure that Cyngor Gwynedd continues to strive for the people and communities of the county.

"Councillor Menna Trenholme has already shown her ability as a Cabinet member for the Council's Corporate Services over recent years, and this step up to Deputy Leader is a natural progression. It is also a point of great pride for me that this is the first time that the two most senior posts on the Cabinet will be held by women.

"The Cabinet of course is only one part of the Council's administration, and as a team we look forward to working together with all the elected members from all political groups and the Council's staff for the benefit of the communities and people of Gwynedd."

Councillor Nia Jeffreys added: "As I confirm the details of the new Cabinet, I wish to extend my thanks to the previous leader Councillor Dyfrig Siencyn and to Councillors Dafydd Meurig, Beca Brown, Berwyn Parry Jones and Elin Walker Jones for their work and commitment over the years. I know they will continue to make a valuable and constructive contribution to the Council's work."

Full list of the new Cabinet membership and their duties:

Councillor Nia Jeffreys – Leader

Councillor Menna Trenholme – Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children and Supporting Families

Councillor Craig ab Iago – Cabinet Member for Environment

Councillor Medwyn Hughes – Cabinet Member for Economy and Community

Councillor Dewi Jones – Cabinet Member for Education

Councillor Huw Wyn Jones – Cabinet Member for Finance

Councillor June Jones – Cabinet Member for Highways, Engineering and Ymgynghoriaeth Gwynedd Consultancy

Councillor Dilwyn Morgan – Cabinet Member for Adults, Health and Well-being 

Councillor Llio Elenid Owen – Cabinet Member for Corporate Services and Legal

Councillor Paul Rowlinson – Cabinet Member for Housing and Property