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About Me

Hello,

I’m Fran. My husband, our two young boys, and I have called this community home for over a decade. We love the place and its’ people. We’ve chosen Welsh language education for our children a Dw i’n dysgu Cymraeg.

I believe in really listening to what you have to say because it’s your insights that will steer our efforts to make things better for our community.

Since being elected as your County Councillor for Brynford and Halkyn, I’ve been working with residents on local issues, raising concerns with the council, and making sure our communities are properly represented. That includes supporting residents through planning matters, pushing for answers when things aren’t right, and helping bring people together to find practical solutions.

I regularly attend council meetings and scrutiny committees where decisions affecting our area are made, and I’m always happy to be contacted if there is something you think I should know about.

I believe local politics should be open, honest and focused on the people who live here. I will always do my best to speak up for Brynford and Halkyn.

Rwy’n deall pwysigrwydd yr iaith Gymraeg i’r gymuned ac yn awyddus i barhau i wella fy Nghymraeg.

Diolch, Fran

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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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