Huw David

Huw John David OBE is a Welsh Labour politician and former leader of Bridgend County Borough Council between 2016 and 2024.

In 2012 he changed portfolios, taking on the role of Cabinet Member for Children and Young People.

Under David’s Leadership, in the 2022 elections Welsh Labour won overall control of Bridgend County Borough Council for the first time since 2012.

[5][6] He was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2022 Birthday Honours for public service.

Following his resignation, David was elected as the Deputy Mayor of Bridgend County Borough for 2024/25, while continuing to represent his ward of Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr.