Ian Roberts - Independent - Chirk North

I was born in Chirk and have lived here all my life. I am married to Hilary and have three grown up children — Craig, Alison and Gareth, and grandson Tomas. We lived on Lodgevale Park for many years until moving back to my family home three years ago. As a family, we run a small business in Chirk.

I was a member of Chirk Town Council from 1990 to 2004. During that time I chaired the Town Council in both 1995 and 2000.

At present I am a member of, and Chair of, the Kronospan Liaison Committee and also the Penybont Liaison Group.

I am a member of various other local committees, including the Youth Management Committee and Governor of Ceiriog Junior School.

For the past thirteen years I have represented Chirk North Ward on Wrexham County Borough Council. During that time I chaired the environmental Licensing Committee. I currently sit on two scrutiny panels — Children and Young People and Corporate Governance.

I represent Wrexham County Borough Council on the North Wales Police Authority. I have chaired the above authority for the last three years and also the Police Authorities of Wales for the past year, where I have been able to influence our Local and National Policing policy.

Having lobbied for fair and equitable funding across Wales from both Westminster Government and the Welsh Assembly, I will continue with my best efforts in this area.

Since becoming your councillor I have gained a wide knowledge and good working relationships with the officers and councillors of Wrexham County Borough Council as well as North Wales Police.

Over the years I have supported:-

• Local initiatives

• Voluntary groups

• Taken part in fundraising

• Supported local sporting teams at junior and senior level