Personal history
Lindsay lives in Abertridwr, near Caerphilly.
Professional background
Lindsay is a former housing manager in Cardiff – a career he
pursued for 25 years. He was also the leader of Caerphilly County Borough
Council from 2008, a post he served in for the second time, after previously
leading the authority between 1999 and 2004.
Political history
Lindsay’s political interests include housing and local
government, as well as issues such as combating homelessness.
Affiliations
Lindsay has served as a Caerphilly County Borough councillor
since May 2012. During his time as a Welsh Assembly Member, he remained on the
council but did not claim the allowance. After not being re-elected, he resumed
claiming the allowance until October 2025, when he was subsequently elected to
the Senedd in the Caerffili by-election. He also continues to serve as a
governor for his former school, Cwm Ifor Primary.
