Huw David

Huw David OBE is a Welsh Labour politician and leader of Bridgend County Borough Council since October 2016.

For the actor and director, see Hugh David.

Background

A resident of Cefn Cribbwr, David became the county borough councillor for his area in 2004.[1][2]

He served as a backbencher until he was re-elected in 2008 and appointed Cabinet Member for Resources.

In 2012 he changed portfolios, taking on the role of Cabinet Member for Children and Young People.[3] He was also appointed Deputy Leader in 2015.

After Mel Nott resigned as Leader in 2016, David was elected as his successor.

Under David’s Leadership, in the 2022 elections Welsh Labour won overall control of Bridgend County Borough Council for the first time since 2012.[4] In May 2022 he was re-elected as council leader.[5][6] He was honoured as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in June 2022.[7]

References
  1. http://www.electionscentre.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Bridgend-1995-2012.pdf
  2. "Three arrested after bodies of two babies found in house in south Wales". the Guardian. 2022-11-28. Retrieved 2022-12-27.
  3. Lewis, Carys (2014-11-05). "Scary cycles and spooky scooters take over Corneli Primary School for Bling Your Bike scheme". WalesOnline. Retrieved 2022-12-27.
  4. Mosalski, Ruth; Hayward, Will; Peskett, Ted (May 6, 2022). "Conservatives collapse as Labour regain control of Bridgend in council elections". WalesOnline.
  5. Smith, Lewis (2022-05-19). "Labour councillor re-elected as Bridgend council leader". WalesOnline. Retrieved 2022-12-27.
  6. "Council leader remains in role". South Wales Echo. 20 May 2022. Retrieved 2022-12-27.
  7. ltd, s8080. "Council leader's 'complete surprise' at OBE honour - Bridgend CBC". Bridgend County Borough Council.
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