Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr

1) Neil Feist

Neil has lived in Llanharan since 2006, has a background in outdoor education and experience of running small businesses.

Neil has been a very active Community Councillor since 2022 and has campaigned on many issues, including local woodland access for health and wellbeing, the Llanharan bypass and improvements to local infrastructure. He has also fought for the rights of vulnerable and disabled people, fair council tax rates and better public services, such as health and education, for RCT residents.

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2) David Seale

David was born and raised in South Wales before his family moved to Yorkshire, where he completed his schooling. He returned to Wales to study at Cardiff University, where he met his partner from Merthyr Tydfil. They have lived together in Abercanaid since 2006.

David has worked across a range of sectors, including adult education with a local charity, and currently works in technical support within the telecommunications industry. In his spare time, he volunteers at a heritage railway and enjoys hiking in the local countryside.

He became involved with the Liberal Democrats during the Brexit campaign and is passionate about international cooperation, animal welfare, and strengthening local communities. David is particularly committed to tackling littering, antisocial behaviour, and the misuse of off-road motorbikes, and strongly supports greater investment in community policing.