Mike Hedges (Welsh Politician)
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Mike Hedges AM |
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| Member of the Welsh Assembly for Swansea East |
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Assumed office 5 May 2011 |
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| Preceded by | Val Lloyd |
| Majority | 7,452 (36.2) |
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8 July 1956 Swansea, Wales |
| Political party | Welsh Labour |
| Spouse(s) | Anne Hedges |
| Residence | Morriston, Swansea |
| Alma mater | Cardiff University |
| Occupation | Lecturer |
| Profession | Politician |
Michael John Hedges AM (born 8 July 1956) is a Welsh Labour politician, who has represented the constituency of Swansea East since the 2011 National Assembly for Wales election with a majority of 8,281 and with 58.36% of the total vote.
Hedges has lived in Morriston for many years but was originally born in the Plasmarl area of Swansea. He is married to Anne and has a daughter, Catrin, who attends Ysgol Gyfun Bryntawe. He attended Plasmarl, Parklands and Penlan Schools, and then went on to higher education at both Swansea University and Cardiff University. Active in local sport, Hedges has been a football referee, coach and was secretary of Morriston town for several years. Hedges is President of Ynystawe Cricket and Football Club and is a social member of both Morriston RFC and Glais RFC.
Originally a research scientist for British Steel Corporation at Port Talbot, Hedges has spent the last 27 years as a senior lecturer in Pontypridd, specialising in computing and information technology.
Hedges was elected to represent Morriston on the City and County of Swansea Council in 1995. He was re-elected in 1999, 2004 and 2008. He was previously a member of Swansea City Council from 1989. He held a number of senior posts on the Council, including Council Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance & Technical Services. He was also Vice-Chair of the Council's Scrutiny Committee and the Welsh Local Government Association spokesperson on both social services and information.
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