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Chairman of the Council


The Chairman is the ceremonial civic head of the Council.  The Chairman must be a serving County Councillor, but should remain politically impartial in the discharge of their role.  A Chairman must not be a member of the Executive.

The Chairman is elected at the Annual Meeting of the Council which is held in May each year.

The role can be very demanding and the Chairman normally attends in excess of 400 - 500 events in the year.

The Chairman for 2024/25 is Councillor Dennis Hutchinson.

Cllr Dennis Hutchinson Pen Picture

Councillor Hutchinson’s Consort will be his wife Mrs Jeanne Hutchinson.

The Chairman has a key role in the Council including:-

  • being the politically impartial civic leader of Flintshire and to uphold the democratic values of the Council
  • promoting the objectives and services of the County Council and raising the profile of Flintshire itself
  • acting as an ambassador for the County Council and Flintshire
  • fostering community identity and pride
  • recognition of individuals and organisations who have brought success to the County

The Chairman has other responsibilities such as:-

  • presiding over meetings of the Council to ensure they are conducted efficiently and with regard to the rights of Councillors and the interests of the community
  • attending Civic and Ceremonial events
  • inviting individuals and representatives of organisations to events at County Hall and other venues

The Vice Chairman for 2024/25 is Councillor Mel Buckley.

Cllr Mel Buckley Pen Picture

Councillor Buckley’s consort will be Mr Joe Stoneley.

The Chairman welcomes School Council groups, Charitable groups etc to visit him / her at County Hall in Mold. Guests will be invited into the Chairman's lounge and can have a tour of the Chambers. The Chairman would also be delighted to visit residents of Flintshire who are celebrating 100th birthdays, milestone anniversaries or attend openings of events, businessses and Charitable occasions.

If you wish to invite the Chairman to attend an event you have organised please contact:

Mrs. Karen Jones
Civic & Members' Services Officer
Civic & Members' Services
Flintshire County Council, County Hall,
Mold, Flintshire, CH7 6NB

Telephone No: 01352 702152
E-mail: chairman.assistant@flintshire.gov.uk

The 2023/2024 outgoing Chairman Cllr. Gladys Healey raised over £4,000 which will be donated to her nominated Charities:

  • Lymphoma Research Trust 
  • North East Wales Mind

Flintshire County Council - Past Chairs