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Councillor
Paula Layton

Paula Layton

Independent / Other councillor for Dowlais and Pant

Council: Merthyr Tydfil

Term ends: 6 May 2027

Independent / Other
Message

Contact Information

Role

Mayor

Address

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

Dowlais and Pant Ward

Where Paula fits into things

Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

Constituency

Dowlais and Pant

Ward

Paula Layton

Paula Layton

Councillor

Dowlais and Pant

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)