Carolyn Thomas was a Member of
the Welsh Parliament between May 2016 and April 2026. This was her biography at
the time that she left.
Key interests and
achievements
My key interests are the
natural environment, highways and transportation, waste and recycling, children
and young people, social justice and fairness.
Personal history
I am a married mother of three
young adults, a grandmother and dog owner.
My favourite past times are walking in the countryside, exploring
historic towns and real ale.
Professional background
I have worked in a variety of
jobs while raising my family most recently working as a postwoman and prior to
that as a post office clerk. I lived in Italy in my early 20s. I have organised
community events, charity fundraisers and produced the local newsletters for
the last ten years.
Political history
Before being elected as a
Member of the Senedd I was Deputy Leader of Flintshire County Council and
Cabinet member for Streetscene & Countryside. I have been a Flintshire
County Councillor since 2008 and also a town & community councillor representing
two wards, Llanfynydd and Treuddyn. I have been a political group leader,
Committee Chairwoman and Civic Leader (Chairwoman/Mayor) of the Council. I
joined the Labour party to fight against austerity and the impact on public
services, I have also highlighted the devastating impact of Universal credit
and social injustice.
Campaigns
I have campaigned for public
bus transport, investment in highways funding, the music service, investment in
children’s play areas, early years funding and for the natural environment as a
County Councillor.
