A centenarian from Anglesey is believed to be the oldest community councillor in the UK. And with 75 years’ service under her belt, Mary Augusta Edwards – fondly know as MA – is also the longest serving school governor in the country.
Independent care providers in Wales have warned a historic opportunity to reform social care could be squandered unless councils are prepared to work in partnership with them.
The new blueprint for looking after vulnerable people and children in North Wales has been hailed as the “most important development in social care for two generations”.
The achievements of an inspirational college principal crowned a “magical” awards ceremony. Darren Jackson, the Principal of Beechwood College, in Sully, South Wales struck gold twice at the Wales Care Awards during a glittering ceremony at Cardiff City Hall.
