Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd

1) Jane Dodds

Jane Dodds was selected as the number one and the Welsh Liberal Democrat list for the Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd consituency.

Jane Dodds has served as a Senedd Member for Mid & West Wales since 2021 and during that time has secured additional funding for more dentists in the constituency, successfully campaigned to reverse cuts on the Heart of Wales Line and campaigned against cuts to local public services as well as for more investment and support for the rural community.

Prior to entering politics, Jane was a child protection social care worker for over 27 years.

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2) Councillor William Powell

Cllr William Powell has represented Talgarth on Powys County Council since 2004 and was a Member of the then Welsh Assembly for Mid & West Wales between 2011-2016. He is a qualified modern languages teacher by profession and a partner in the family farm.

3) Councillor Jackie Charlton

Jackie Charlton is an experienced County Councillor in Powys, where she holds the environment portfolio. She has served as a County Councillor for Llangattock since 2017 and, with the merger of Llangattock and Llangynidr in 2022, she defeated the sitting Leader of Powys to win the new ward.

While in opposition between 2017 and 2022, Jackie successfully presented and carried forward several motions to the council, including more recognition for unpaid carers and declaring a Climate Emergency in 2020. 

Jackie has lived in Llangattock since 1989 and has been an active member of the community in many roles, as well as being an Equality Professional working for the Welsh Development Agency for 6 years. Jackie was a Welsh Government Appointee to the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority for 10 years and a Non-Executive Director of Powys NHS Trust from 2000 to 2003. Jackie was additionally Vice Chair of both the Trust and Local Health Board.

4) Phoebe Jenkins

Phoebe Jenkins is standing for election to bring meaningful change to her community. 

A working mum, Phoebe wants to champion the voices of local residents by prioritising their needs and concerns in the Senedd and ensure that they are no longer being ignored.

The housing crisis, child poverty, poor access to GPs and dentists are just some of Phoebe's priorities and as someone who loves the natural environment, she is very concerned by the polluting of our waterways in Wales which is why she will push for harsher regulations against sewage dumpers.

She said: “As a working mother with a young family, I understand the day-to-day struggles that can come from searching for affordable childcare which is why I will work towards lifting the barriers that are preventing so many families from accessing childcare.

5) Councillor Susan Grounds

Susan has spent her career supporting people who feel vulnerable or unheard. With many years in the NHS as a nurse, midwife and health visitor, she has always worked to earn trust and speak up for others.

Now elected as a Liberal Democrat representative for Ystalyfera, Cwmllynfell and Rhiwfawr, Susan is determined to give her community a stronger voice and to stand up for the issues that matter most to local people.

She is passionate about tackling child poverty and supporting families through the cost of living crisis. Susan campaigns for fair access to initiatives such as Healthy Start and Flying Start, and believes free school meals and breakfast clubs are vital to giving every child the best possible start.

For her, equality in childhood is the key to a healthier, fairer future for all.