The North Wales Corporate Joint Committee (CJC) is a regional corporate body established to enhance collaboration and strategic planning across North Wales. It brings together six Local Authorities and the Snowdonia National Park Authority to address key regional priorities.

 

The North Wales CJC is responsible for the following statutory functions: 

  • Preparing a Strategic Development Plan 
  • Preparing a Regional Transport Plan 
  • Enhancing and promoting the economic well-being of the North Wales region 

As a corporate body, the North Wales CJC has responsibilities similar to other public bodies, including: 

  • Setting and managing its annual budget 
  • Establishing and overseeing sub-committees as needed 
  • Appointing key officers to support its functions 
  • Ensuring compliance with relevant public body duties and regulations 

The North Wales CJC comprises: 

  • Representatives from six Local Authorities in North Wales 
  • A representative from the Eryri National Park Authority 

Established following Welsh Government regulations in April 2021, the North Wales CJC became fully operational on 30 June 2022, marking a new era of regional collaboration and strategic planning for North Wales.

Members

  • Cllr. Mark Pritchard Read more
    Cllr. Mark Pritchard Chair / Leader, Wrexham County Borough Council
  • Cllr. Charlie McCoubrey Read more
    Cllr. Charlie McCoubrey Vice Chair / Leader, Conwy County Borough Council
Cllr. Mark Pritchard
Cllr. Mark Pritchard Chair / Leader, Wrexham County Borough Council

  • Chair of the Economic Ambition Board
  • Lead Member for the Digital Connectivity Programme
  • Wrexham County Borough Council Leader

Cllr. Charlie McCoubrey
Cllr. Charlie McCoubrey Vice Chair / Leader, Conwy County Borough Council

  • Vice-Chair of the Economic Ambition Board
  • Lead Member for the Agri-food and Tourism Programme 
  • Conwy County Borough Council Leader

  • Cllr. Jason McLellan Read more
    Cllr. Jason McLellan Leader, Denbighshire County Council
  • Cllr. Gary Pritchard Read more
    Cllr. Gary Pritchard Leader, Isle of Anglesey County Council
  • Cllr. Dave Hughes Read more
    Cllr. Dave Hughes Leader, Flintshire County Council
  • Cllr. Nia Jeffreys Read more
    Cllr. Nia Jeffreys Leader, Cyngor Gwynedd
  • Edgar Wyn Owen Read more
    Edgar Wyn Owen Chair of Eryri National Park Authority
Cllr. Jason McLellan
Cllr. Jason McLellan Leader, Denbighshire County Council

  • Lead Member for the Land and Property Programme
  • Denbighshire County Council Leader

Cllr. Gary Pritchard
Cllr. Gary Pritchard Leader, Isle of Anglesey County Council

  • Lead Member for the Low Carbon Energy Programme
  • Anglesey County Council Leader

Cllr. Dave Hughes
Cllr. Dave Hughes Leader, Flintshire County Council

  • Cabinet Member for Streetscene and Transportation
  • Lead member for Flintshire County Council

Cllr. Nia Jeffreys
Cllr. Nia Jeffreys Leader, Cyngor Gwynedd

  • Cyngor Gwynedd Leader

Edgar Wyn Owen
Edgar Wyn Owen Chair of Eryri National Park Authority

  • Strategic Planning Sub-Committee member
  • Chair of Eryri National Park Authority

Chief Officers

  • Dafydd Gibbard Read more
    Dafydd Gibbard Chief Executive, Cyngor Gwynedd
  • Dylan Williams Read more
    Dylan Williams Chief Executive, Isle of Anglesey County Council
  • Rhun ap Gareth Read more
    Rhun ap Gareth Chief Executive, Conwy County Borough Council
  • Graham Boase Read more
    Graham Boase Chief Executive, Denbighshire County Council
Dafydd Gibbard
Dafydd Gibbard Chief Executive, Cyngor Gwynedd

  • Chief Executive of Cyngor Gwynedd 
  • Non-voting Chief Officer

Dylan Williams
Dylan Williams Chief Executive, Isle of Anglesey County Council

  • Chief Executive of the Isle of Anglesey County Council
  • Non-voting Chief Officer
  • Senior Responsible Owner for the Low Carbon Energy Programme

Rhun ap Gareth
Rhun ap Gareth Chief Executive, Conwy County Borough Council

  • Chief Executive of Conwy County Borough Council
  • Non-voting Chief Officer

Graham Boase
Graham Boase Chief Executive, Denbighshire County Council

  • Chief Executive of Denbighshire County Council
  • Non-voting Chief Officer
  • Executive Member on the Executive Group and Portfolio Board
  • Providing leadership within the Council to support the work of the Economic Ambition Board and deliver obligations

  • Neal Cockerton Read more
    Neal Cockerton Chief Executive, Flintshire County Council
  • Alwyn Jones Read more
    Alwyn Jones Interim Chief Executive, Wrexham County Borough Council
  • Jonathan Cawley Read more
    Jonathan Cawley Chief Executive Officer, Eryri National Park
Neal Cockerton
Neal Cockerton Chief Executive, Flintshire County Council

  • Chief Executive of Flintshire County Council
  • Non-voting Chief Officer

Alwyn Jones
Alwyn Jones Interim Chief Executive, Wrexham County Borough Council

  • Interim Chief Executive of Wrexham County Borough Council
  • Non-voting Chief Officer

Jonathan Cawley
Jonathan Cawley Chief Executive Officer, Eryri National Park

Statutory Officers

  • Alwen Williams Read more
    Alwen Williams Portfolio Director
  • Dewi A. Morgan Read more
    Dewi A. Morgan Head of Finance, Cyngor Gwynedd
  • Iwan G. D. Evans Read more
    Iwan G. D. Evans Head of Legal Services, Cyngor Gwynedd
Alwen Williams
Alwen Williams Portfolio Director

My Role:

  • An ambassador for North Wales: passionate about exploring new opportunities with local, national and global stakeholders
  • Working with partners across sectors and investors to design, develop and build a vibrant, sustainable, resilient and thriving North Wales economy
  • Oversee delivery of the exciting £1 billion North Wales Growth Deal and lead the Regional Portfolio Management Office team driving it forward

LinkedIn

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Dewi A. Morgan
Dewi A. Morgan Head of Finance, Cyngor Gwynedd

  • Executive Member on the Executive Group and Portfolio Board
  • Host Authority Section 151 Officer
  • Head of Finance for Cyngor Gwynedd

Iwan G. D. Evans
Iwan G. D. Evans Head of Legal Services, Cyngor Gwynedd

  • Executive Member on the Executive Group and Portfolio Board
  • Host Authority Monitoring Officer
  • Head of Legal Services at Cyngor Gwynedd 

Meeting dates

  • 13 June 2025 1:30pm

Forward Plan

  • To follow

Meeting Agendas and Minutes