People of the Senedd

Peredur Owen Griffiths MS

Peredur Owen Griffiths MS

Senedd Regional Member

Plaid Cymru

Plaid Cymru Group

South Wales East

My Senedd Activities

What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the impact of Bank of England interest rates on Welsh public finances through the financial year 2023/24?

Tabled on 20/03/2024

Saving lives and protecting our communities – the case for overdose prevention centres.

For debate on 13/03/2024

How is the Government ensuring that it fulfils its commitment to Wales becoming carbon neutral?

Tabled on 13/03/2024

Will the Minister make a statement on the implications for Wales of the UK spring budget?

Tabled on 06/03/2024

What is the Government doing to tackle childhood obesity in South Wales East?

Tabled on 29/02/2024

What preparations is the Government making to support refugees from the conflict in Gaza?

Tabled on 28/02/2024

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Biography

Personal history

As the son of a minister, Peredur had already lived in many different parts of Wales before he went to Glan Clwyd secondary school in St Asaph, including Pumsaint in Carmarthenshire, Moelfre in Ynys Môn, Lixwm in Flintshire. Peredur has a Masters Degree in Control Systems Engineering from the University of Sheffield, and now lives in Caerphilly.

Professional background

As a student in Sheffield, Peredur took a job in banking. After completing his degree, Peredur was fast-tracked into being a Bank Manager for Santander, and was able to move back to Wales to complete his training. Whilst with Santander, Peredur worked in branches across south Wales, including Newport, Monmouth, Caerphilly, Merthyr Tydfil, Blackwood, Cwmbran, Barry, Tonypandy, and Cardiff. After Santander, came Principality Building Society, where Peredur worked as a Business Development Manager for the residential mortgage arm of the business. After 13 years in the Financial sector, Peredur joined Christian Aid as Regional Coordinator for South Wales and Legacy Officer for Wales as a whole. During this time, he joined the Board of Directors for Displaced People in Action, a charity working to place refugees. His next step was to join Cytûn: Churches together in Wales, where he worked with the many faith groups across Wales.

Political history

Peredur has been a Community Councillor for Trecenydd in Caerphilly since 2017 and served for two years as the Chair of Penyrheol, Trecenydd and Energlyn Community Council. He previously served as Chair of the Plaid Cymru Caerphilly Constituency. A long time campaigner for Plaid Cymru, Peredur was elected to the Senedd the first time he stood for election.

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  1. 08/05/2021 -

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