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Councillor
Gareth Richards

Gareth Richards

Labour councillor for Treharris

Council: Merthyr Tydfil

Term ends: 6 May 2027

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Contact Information

Role

Chair Of Healthier Merthyr Tydfil Scrutiny

Address

C/o Democratic Services Department, Democratic@merthyr.gov.uk, 01685 725284, CF46 5PJ

Treharris Ward

Where Gareth fits into things

Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

Constituency

Treharris

Ward

Gareth Richards

Gareth Richards

Councillor

Treharris

About the role

The responsibility of a councillor is to represent the people within a ward by making decisions on local services and other local issues.

What councillors do

  • Make decisions on local services like housing, roads, and parks
  • Represent residents' concerns at council meetings
  • Help resolve local issues raised by constituents
  • Set council budgets and local tax levels

How to influence

  • Attend local council surgeries
  • Write or email about local issues
  • Attend public council meetings
  • Join local community groups

Council

Merthyr Tydfil (LC)