I am incredibly proud and
grateful to have been elected to serve our communities across North Wales as
your Member for the Senedd. I will work
hard to pay back the trust you have placed in me. If there is anything I can do to help, please
get in touch by emailing Carolyn.Thomas@Senedd.Wales.
Key interests and
achievements
My key interests are the
natural environment, highways and transportation, waste and recycling, children
and young people, social justice and fairness.
Personal history
I am a married mother of three
young adults, a grandmother and dog owner.
My favourite past times are walking in the countryside, exploring
historic towns and real ale.
Professional background
I have worked in a variety of
jobs while raising my family most recently working as a postwoman and prior to
that as a post office clerk. I lived in Italy in my early 20s. I have organised community events, charity fundraisers
and produced the local newsletters for the last ten years.
Political history
Before being elected as a
Member of the Senedd I was Deputy Leader of Flintshire County Council and
Cabinet member for Streetscene & Countryside. I have been a Flintshire
County Councillor since 2008 and also a town & community councillor
representing two wards, Llanfynydd and Treuddyn. I have been a political group
leader, Committee Chairwoman and Civic Leader (Chairwoman/Mayor) of the
Council. I joined the Labour party to fight against austerity and the impact on
public services, I have also highlighted the devastating impact of Universal
credit and social injustice.
Campaigns
I have campaigned for public
bus transport, investment in highways funding, the music service, investment in
children’s play areas, early years funding and for the natural environment as a
County Councillor.