[3] From 1995 he became one of the two councillors for the Bridgend County Borough Council ward of Maesteg East.
[4] He retired from politics in 2004[1] before the Labour administration – which had held power since 1996 – was defeated by a coalition in the June 2004 council elections.
[5] After writing a letter to Wales First Minister Rhodri Morgan citing concerns about the 2004 Clywch inquiry (into allegations of sexual abuse), there was an unsuccessful attempt to prosecute Jones for contempt.
Jones' comments were described by the local government ombudsman as "somewhat hostile" but not "abusive".
[6] His attempt to become a governor in 2008 of Maesteg Comprehensive School was thwarted by the county council.