The current leader of Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has highlighted the local authority’s positive financial position, regeneration programme and award-winning bus station among its recent achievements ahead of the upcoming local government elections. Lisa Mytton, of the leading independent group, has spoken about the improving position of the council and the work that still needs to be done going forward ahead of residents casting their vote on May 5.
Ms Mytton, who is also cabinet member for education, is a single parent of two children – James and Beth – and her hobbies include running, spending time with her children and supporting them with their hobbies and interests. To relax she likes to spend time walking her two rescued lurchers and new French bulldog.
She was elected as an independent councillor for Vaynor Ward in May 2008 and during her time in office became the youngest ever mayor of Merthyr Tydfil in 2012-13, and said it was “both an honour and privilege” to represent the people of the county. She is also a school governor at Ysgol y Graig and Cyfarthfa Park Primary School and is a board member for community groups Stephens & George Charitable Trust, Merthyr Tydfil Institute for the Blind and the Cyfarthfa Foundation.
