The new Mayor of Caerphilly County Borough Council has been announced as Cllr Vera Jenkins.
Vera accepted the position of civic head at the Annual General Meeting of Council at Penallta House yesterday (12th May).
“I am humbled by the faith and support shown to me by my fellow councillors and am very proud to accept the position as Mayor of Caerphilly county borough“, said Cllr Jenkins.
She continued, “I look forward to the year ahead and will strive to represent the residents of the area with diligence and dignity”.
Vera was born in Six Bells into a mining family. Having left school at 15, she went on to pursue training in the field of nursing, which she dedicated her career to in various nursing roles right up until her retirement.
Vera was elected to become a councillor at Caerphilly County Borough Council in 2004, and represents the Crumlin ward. She has served on several committees, including health and social care, sustainable development, audit, policy and resources, biodiversity and regeneration.
In her leisure time, Vera enjoys gardening, spending time with her family, and is a keen environmentalist. She has also continued to improve her personal development in her leisure time, and has achieved a number of qualifications in areas including school holistic therapy, lifestyle and health promotion, business management and is even a registered NVQ assessor.
She also attained a certificate in adult education, and became a part time lecturer for several years in addition to pursuing her nursing career.
Vera is happily married to Robert who has agreed to be her consort during her year in office. They have two sons.
Cllr Jenkins’ chosen charity for the forthcoming year is Llamau, which delivers services to socially excluded homeless and potentially homeless young people and vulnerable women in South Wales.
She is hoping to raise as much money as possible for this very worthy cause, and is keen to ensure that money raised within the county borough, should benefit those in the county borough.
The Deputy Mayor has also been announced as Cllr Margaret Sargent who represents the Penyrheol ward.
