Hi everyone,

I’m Heledd, the lead candidate for Plaid Cymru in the 2026 Senedd Election. I currently serve as a Member of the Senedd for South Wales Central, representing communities across Rhondda Cynon Taf, Cardiff, and the Vale of Glamorgan.

My home is the beautiful town of Pontypridd, where I live with my husband andd our son. I grew up in Ynys Môn (Anglesey), and then went to study History and Political Science at Trinity College Dublin.There, I was elected Education Sabbatical Officer for the Students' Union and the following year, I was elected to the same role for the Union of Students in Ireland. I later returned to Wales to complete a master’s degree in Medieval History at Bangor University.

My career began working with the Plaid Cymru group in Westminster before I joined Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales. Prior to the 2021 election, I served as Head of Policy and Public Affairs, leading on governance, strategy, international relations, and stakeholder engagement. I’ve also served on the Board of the Museums Association, chairing its Ethics and Nations committees.

In 2017, I was elected to represent Pontypridd on both Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and Pontypridd Town Council. I’ve led and supported several major local campaigns – from demanding an independent inquiry into the devastating 2020 floods, to helping save the A&E unit at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, and standing against disruptive changes to local schools.

We face huge challenges – and opportunities – ahead. Tackling climate change must be a top priority. We have just ten years to act, and we need a government that delivers real solutions, not empty promises.

We must also address child poverty and ensure fairness for every child in Wales. It’s unacceptable that growing numbers of families in our region are forced to rely on food banks and struggle to access basic essentials.

Since the 2021 election, I’ve also taken on the roles of Plaid Cymru Spokesperson for Finance, the Welsh Language and Culture, as well as Business Manager for our group in the Senedd.

In addition to my duties in the Chamber, I sit on the Culture, Communications, Welsh language, Sport and International Relations committee, as well as the Reform Bill Committee.

You can keep up to date with my work in the Senedd by clicking here

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At my office in Pontypridd and across the region, I hold regular surgeries  where I offer help and advice to people in need of support. If you need to get in contact with me or my team about a matter that is affecting you, you can get in touch by emailing me via [email protected] or by phoning 01443 853214