Pembrokeshire County Council has a new Chairman.
Cllr Mike James became Chairman at the virtual Annual Meeting of Council today (Friday, 14th May) following an extended period as Vice Chairman due to the Covid-19 situation.
Cllr James, who represents St Dogmaels, moves into the Chairman’s seat vacated by Cllr Simon Hancock.
Cllr Pat Davies was appointed Vice-Chairman of Pembrokeshire County Council.
At the same meeting Cllr Hancock was appointed Presiding Member for the coming year.
Cllr James joined Pembrokeshire County Council in 2010 and has previously served as Chairman of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority and Chairman of National Park Wales.
Cllr James said: “I feel very privileged to be appointed Chairman of Pembrokeshire County Council.
“I always try to achieve the best in my life and this is right up there at the top.
“I hope I can achieve the high standard set by Councillors who have been Chairman before me. Councillor Simon Hancock most certainly accomplished that standard.”
Cllr James is married to Sian and they have two daughters, Fern James and Rhiannon Lloyd.
Born and bred in St Dogmaels, Cllr James attended Ysgol Llandudoch and Ysgol Uwchradd Aberteifi.
He worked for 32 years at Slimma/Dewhirst Cardigan and for four years as an LSA in Ysgol Gyfun Emlyn.
Cllr James has also served as Clerk to St Dogmaels Community Council, as the Carers Champion for Pembrokeshire County Council and as a representative on numerous other committees and sub-committees.
A member of Cardigan Rugby Club Male Voice Choir, Cllr James also sits on the Dyfed-Powys Police and Crime Panel.
Cllr James added: “The last 14 months have not been easy for many people. I hope there is a light at the end of a long tunnel where we can meet and speak to loved ones again.
“I am a people’s person and I hope, if I am allowed, to have the opportunity to meet and talk to as many residents in Pembrokeshire as possible.”
