New reps attend their first branch council meeting

20 March 2025

The new Dyfed Powys Police Federation Branch Council offers a balance of experience, enthusiasm and perspective, says branch chair Delme Rees.

A total of 11 new workplace representatives have joined 11 former reps to form the branch council, with a first meeting held on 4 March.

Chief Constable Dr Richard Lewis attended the meeting in person to address the reps and welcome the council for the 2025 – 2028 triennial term.

The reps, who include constables, sergeants and inspectors, give members representation from all geographical areas of the Force, including response, CID, custody, neighbourhood policing and firearms.

 

The new Dyfed Powys Police Federation branch council.

 

“Now that the branch council has held its first meeting it’s time for us to ensure the new reps get the training and support they need so they can get on with their new role, supporting and representing our members,” says Delme.

“All the new reps will undertake an introductory course organised by the national Federation and the more experienced reps, and the branch officials, will also be on hand to offer help and guidance too.

“Once they have completed this initial course, reps can choose to sign up for more specialist training in conduct, health and safety and equality.

Rewarding

“Workplace reps carry out their Federation role in a voluntary capacity, fitting in their Federation work around their policing duties.

“I would like to thank all our new reps for putting themselves forward for this work; it can be challenging but also rewarding in equal measures. 

“The Federation plays a critical role in terms of the support it offers to its members, but also in supporting Force efficiency and effectiveness. Without the workplace reps, so much of this vital work would just not be possible.”

The new reps joining the branch council are:

Adam Hodgkinson (Ceredigion), 

Rachel Lees (Pembrokeshire)

Darren Morgan (HQ & Carmarthenshire)

Jaye Blanco-Martin (HQ & Carmarthenshire)

Mike Clements (Powys)

Lance Crees (Pembrokeshire)

Stephen Cross (Powys)

Alex Stuart (Powys).

Mark Lewis (Powys)

Anthea Ponting (Powys)

Grace Coburn (Powys)

 

The reps returning for a further three-year term are:

Lesley Buckle (Pembrokeshire)  

Kelly Draper (Ceredigion)

Gideon Eastlake (HQ & Carmarthenshire)

Lucy Morris (Powys)

Phil Perry (Pembrokeshire)

Leyton Phillips (Ceredigion)

James Alin (HQ & Carmarthenshire)

Nick Allen (HQ & Carmarthenshire)

Huw Freeman (HQ & Carmarthenshire)

Ceris Davies (secretary)

 

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