Previous Mayors

Cllr A Reid 2009 - 2010.

Cllr A Reid received her chains of office on 27th May 2009 having previously served as deputy Mayor to Cllr Barrie Morgan of Cilfynydd ward.

She is currently the member for Lower Rhydyfelin having previously served in Treforest. She was born in Pontypridd and worked there as a Government servant for most of her working life.

In addition to raising two sons she has served Treforest in a voluntary capacity in many areas such as Regeneration and has over the years been a mentor to school children of all ages.

During their year of office each Town Mayor raises money for good causes which have a personal connection to them and Cllr Reid has chosen the following: -

1004 Squadron Air Force Cadets

The Squadron introduces cadets to all aspects of aircraft maintenance and flying etc whilst at the same time building their personal confidence and life skills.

Their success in doing this is very apparent by the way the cadets have conducted themselves over the years whilst serving the Town Council most notably during Remembrance Day events.

MH Lewis Research Project

The M H Lewis Research Project is based at the Royal Glamorgan and looks at major arterial disease within the abdomen. These are called abdominal aortic aneurysms.

It identifies the swollen arteries prior to them breaking or rupturing and with the appropriate treatment the patient has a normal life expectancy.

This project has been running for the last 15 years and is self funded. The screening is shortly being extended to Prince Charles and hospitals north of Cardiff.

The Mayor Cllr Reid says

"It is a great honour to be elected as Mayor and I am looking forward to raising the profile of my chosen good causes and of our historic town.

I have enjoyed my time as Deputy Mayor and seen the good work put in on your behalf by Cllr Barrie Morgan. It has inspired me to continue and hopefully build on his achievements.

I have chosen local causes where every pound raised will be put to maximum good use. They are also a tribute to my late father who was decorated for services to radar during World War II and to my elder son who suffered an aortic aneurysm at the age of 41.

The Council with myself as figurehead will be organising many fun, exciting and interesting events most notably our Vintage Transport Day in August. I hope I will see as many of you as possible at these events.

I also hope that even in these difficult economic days I can count on your support for my very worthwhile causes."