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Councillor

FRAN LISTER

Flintshire Country Council
Brynford, Halkyn Mountain, Rhosesmor, Pentre Halkyn & Rhes‑y‑cae
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Latest News

26 Mar 2026 Committee
Education, Youth & Culture Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 26 March 2026

Committee appearance update. This post covers my appearance at Education, Youth & Culture Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 26 March 2026. Transcript gen...

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24 Feb 2026 Update
A Change of Group, the Same Commitment

Dear Residents, I have taken the decision to leave the Labour group and join the Liberal Democrat group. When I was elected, I promised to work hard for our com...

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12 Feb 2026 Committee
Social & Health Care Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 12 February 2026

Committee appearance update. This post covers my appearance at Social & Health Care Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 12 February 2026. The Oxford Brain ...

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Your Councillor at Work

Committee Memberships

  • Member of Education & Youth Overview & Scrutiny Committee
  • Member of Social & Health Overview & Scrutiny Committee
  • Joint Education, Youth & Culture and Social & Health Care Overview & Scrutiny Committee
  • Chair of Pentre Halkyn Community Centre Management Committee

Focused On

  • Improving local schools and opportunities for young people
  • Strengthening health and social care services
  • Supporting community facilities and local groups
  • Standing up for residents on planning and local issues

Working locally, listening to residents, and getting things done.

Attendance & Accountability

Apr 2023 – Apr 2026

97%
Attendance rate
Across all committees
58/60
Meetings attended
2 apologies · substitutes sent
5
Committees served
Full council + 4 committees
62
Total attendances
Incl. 2 voluntary appearances

On the rare occasions Fran was unable to attend, she always sent apologies and arranged a substitute — zero unexplained absences.

Attendance by Committee

Education, Youth & Culture O&S 24 meetings
22 as member · 2 voluntary attendances
Flintshire County Council (Full Council) 19 meetings
100% attendance
Social & Health Care O&S 17 meetings
15 present · 2 apologies with substitutes
Climate Change Committee 2 meetings
100% attendance
Joint Education & Social/Health O&S 2 meetings
100% attendance

Source: Flintshire County Council committee attendance records · Apr 2023 – Apr 2026

The Ward: Brynford & Halkyn

Brynford and Halkyn Electoral Division, Flintshire County Council

Villages & Communities

Brynford Halkyn Pentre Halkyn Rhosesmor Hendre

Key Statistics

3,699
Residents
2024 · ONS Mid-year estimate
1,654
Households
2021 · ONS Census
26
Live Births
2024 · ONS Registrations
55
Deaths
2024 · ONS Registrations

Ward vs Wales — Key Comparisons (2021 Census)

Aged 50 and over 47.5% ward  ·  36.7% Wales
Older community than the Welsh average
Households not deprived 49.7% ward  ·  45.9% Wales
Less deprived than the Welsh average
2-person households 40.0% ward  ·  35.1% Wales
More couple/pair households than the Welsh average
Single family households 67.9% ward  ·  63.1% Wales
Predominantly family-oriented community

Source: ONS Custom Area Profile · Census 2021 & Mid-year estimates 2024

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