About
Matthew has a proven track record in standing up for our communities. He is a hardworking local Councillor for Brecon West Ward.
He was born and brought up in Brecon. He lives with his partner Robin and Phyllis their Tibetan Terrier.
Matthew worked in health and social care, in renewables and for Labour MEPs and MSs. He studied at the Open University.
Matthew supports the local community. He is Chair of Governors at Priory Church in Wales Primary School, a governor at Llanfaes Primary School and a trustee at Enfys Fach Flying Start and Nursery.
Matthew is a member of Brecon Community Action Group which organised the Family Summer Coach trip to Tenby and the Pumpkin Party at the Vaults.
He is a member of the Brecknock Welfare Trust which provides financial support to people in need and he is Chair of the Powys Armed Forces Covenant Regional Partnership.
Matthew has worked to secure improvements to play parks across Brecon – parks including Uplands, Newton Green, Bryn de Winton, Priory Groves and the Prom have all benefitted from investment Matthew has fought for.
As the Deputy Leader of Powys County Council Matthew is responsible for Housing Services, The Armed Forces Covenant Partnership, Tackling Poverty – including the Money Advice Service, Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse & Sexual Violence, including White Ribbon Pledge, equality & diversity and refugees.