Mike Hedges

Personal history

Mike Hedges has lived in Morriston for many years but was born in Plasmarl. He is married to Anne and has a daughter Catrin, who attends Ysgol Gyfun Bryntawe. He attended Plasmarl, Parklands and Penlan Schools, then Swansea and Cardiff universities.

His personal interests include sport and the Urdd and National Eisteddfods.

Professional background

Originally a research scientist for British Steel at Port Talbot, Mike has spent the last 27 years as a lecturer in Pontypridd, teaching computing.

Political history

Mike has represented the Morriston ward on Swansea Council since 1989 and has held many posts on the council, including Council Leader. He is currently vice chair of a scrutiny committee and has been the Welsh Local Government Association spokesperson on both social services and information.

Taking an active interest in education, Mike has been a governor of Swansea University, Swansea Institute, Mynyddbach and Morriston Comprehensives, Swansea College and is currently chair of the governors of Glyncollen and Ynystawe Primary schools.

He was a non-executive director of Swansea NHS trust between 1999 and 2005. Mike’s political interests include education, health, local government, sports provision and social deprivation.

Affiliations

Mike is affiliated with Friends of the Earth, Oxfam and Amnesty International.