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

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

Chief Officers

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

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

Statutory Officers

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

Meeting dates

  • 23 May 2025 1:30pm

Forward Plan

  • To follow