Learn more about some of the campaigns that I am working on as your local Member of the Senedd.
In January 2025 Lloyd's bank announced the closure of its Pontardawe branch. Planned for November 2025, it will leave Pontardawe – and the whole Swansea valley – without a physical bank. I will do my utmost to ensure the local community retain the ability to transact with cash as a matter of fairness and inclusion.
Buses are essential services for many of my constituents. Every day, buses ensure people can get to education, employment and key public services. However, buses are under threat. With increased costs, reduced income from passengers, and funding cuts from Welsh Government, buses need our support now.
I am incredibly proud of our vibrant town. My office is on Alfred Street and I am honoured to be a part of the community. As such, I share with you some of the present concerns, as well hope for its future.
As Chair of the Cross Party Group on Learning Disability, I’ve been speaking out on human rights breaches as part of the ‘Stolen Lives’ campaign, and speaking up to ensure the rights of disabled people are in the forefront of decision makers minds.
Young people are telling me that they want to learn more about the democratic process to help improve participation in elections and civic life. The need to get people - especially young people - better engaged with the democratic process couldn’t be more important as we approach an election and are reforming the Senedd.
Women are half of the population, yet their experience of health care isn’t equal compared to men.
Canals are such an important part of the history of the South Wales West region and if we work hard we can ensure they are maintained, restored and protected they can also paly an important part in our future.
Most skin cancers are preventable, but they can be deadly. So, what are we going to do to ensure that they are prevented effectively?
NHS dental provision has been in decline for many years. In 2022 I conducted a survey of your experiences, concerns and asked for feedback which I raised in the Senedd, asking Welsh Government to do more.
In the lead up to COP26 in Glasgow I asked to hear your thoughts about local environmental issues. Since then I have been doing my best wherever possible to make sure that the environment is an important priority in my work.
Many residents of Pontardawe, Trebanos, Godre’rgraig and Alltwen and the surrounding areas were concerned about the proposal for a new super primary school in Pontardawe at the present site of Cwmtawe School.