Llinos Medi Huws (also known as Llinos Medi) is a Plaid Cymru councillor for Talybolion ward in Anglesey, Wales. She was first elected in 2013 and re-elected in 2017. She became leader of the Plaid Cymru group of councillors in Anglesey County Council in 2013.[1] Her personal priorities are the economy, health and wellbeing of the citizens of North Wales.[2] Her background is in supporting use of the Welsh language in schools and Young Farmer organisations.[3]

On 23 May 2017 Medi Huws became the first woman to lead Anglesey County Council, and was among the youngest council leaders in the UK at the age of 35. She succeeded the Independent councillor Ieuan Williams as council leader. She led a coalition of 21 Plaid Cymru and independent councillors.[4] She is also the Social Services portfolio holder.[2]

On 21 September 2023 she announced her intention to stand for nomination as Plaid Cymru candidate for Ynys Môn in the next UK general election.[5]

Awards

Medi Huws was added to the list of 100 Welsh Women who have made a significant and lasting impact within their fields of expertise complied by the Women's Equality Network in 2020.[6]

Personal life

She married, later divorced and has two children.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Councillor Llinos Medi Huws". Isle of Anglesey County Council. Retrieved 18 October 2020.
  2. 1 2 3 "Llinos Medi - county councillor and leader Ynys Mon county council". 100 Welsh Women. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
  3. ↑ Wyn Jones, Tony. "Tony Wyn Jones interviews the first ever female Leader of Anglesey Councty Council, Llinos Medi Huws". MonFM. Retrieved 18 October 2020.
  4. ↑ Wyn-Williams, Gareth. "Anglesey Council to be led by woman for first time". The Daily Post. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
  5. ↑ Mansfield, Mark (21 September 2023). "Llinos Medi seeks nomination as Plaid Cymru candidate for Ynys Môn at next general election". Nation.Cymru. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
  6. ↑ Canty, Terry. "Anglesey Council leader Llinos makes a list of 100 Welsh women for International Women's Day 2020". North Wales Chronicle. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
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