The WLGA has paid tribute to its Education Spokesperson, Councillor Ian Roberts, as he steps down as Leader of Flintshire County Council. 

Councillor Roberts has served as a councillor for over 30 years. He was elected leader of the authority in 2019 and has served as Education Spokesperson for the WLGA since 2020.

Councillor Andrew Morgan OBE, Leader of the WLGA, said:  

“On behalf of the WLGA, I thank Ian for his great contribution to local government in Flintshire and across Wales.  

In his role as the WLGA’s Education Spokesperson, Ian has used his extensive experience in education to help influence policy across Wales. He played a particularly key role in our response to the Covid pandemic and in seeking to mitigate impacts on pupils and learning. 

“Ian has always served his Flintshire community with pride. I’m in no doubt that he will continue to do so in his future endeavours."