Created in the 2023 boundary review, from parts of Clwyd South, Clwyd West and Delyn.
A new constituency created in the 2023 boundary review.
Becky Gittins
Labour PartyBecky Gittins is the Labour MP for Clwyd East, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
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Won by Lab in its first election in 2024 by 9.7%. Covers Prestatyn, Mold and Holywell (Flintshire). Population 107,646, notably older (median age 48 vs 41 nationally).
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£27,200
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£33,600
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
3,670
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
63
0 primary, 0 secondary, 63 other
Total Income Tax▼
£235m
from 51,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,590
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£4,590
per taxpayer / year
Source: HMRC Survey of Personal Incomes, tax year 2022-23. Allocated by taxpayer residence. Covers income tax only — excludes NI, VAT, and capital gains. Sample-based estimate (~8% confidence interval).
7 towns, 15 villages, rural areas — 96,117 total population
Source: ONS Built-Up Areas (Census 2021) + data.police.uk — crime rates are per 1,000 population (last 3 months)
Source: data.police.uk — street-level crime data aggregated from LSOA to constituency
42 councillors across 29 wards · Last elections: Mar 2024
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argoed New Brighton | Liberal Democrats | Hilary June McGuill | May 2022 |
| Liberal Democrats | Siân Mared Brooks Eastwood | May 2022 | |
| Brynford Halkyn | Labour Party | Fran Lister | Mar 2024 |
| Caerwys | Liberal Democrats | Tudor Jones | May 2017 |
| Cilcain | Liberal Democrats | Andrew Parkhurst | May 2022 |
| Dyserth | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | David Williams | May 2022 |
| Greenfield | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Rosetta Dolphin | May 2022 |
| Gwernaffield Gwernymynydd | Conservative and Unionist Party | Adele Joy Davies-Cooke | May 2022 |
| Liberal Democrats | David Coggins Cogan | May 2022 | |
| Holywell Central | Labour Party | Ted Palmer | May 2022 |
| Holywell East | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Ian Hodge | May 2022 |
| Holywell West | Labour Party | Paul Johnson | May 2022 |
| Leeswood | Labour Party | Ray Hughes | May 2022 |
| Llanasa Trelawnyd | Labour Party | Gina Maddison | May 2022 |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Glyn Spencer Banks | May 2022 | |
| Llandyrnog | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Merfyn Parry | May 2022 |
| Llanfair Dyffryn Clwydgwyddelwern | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Hugh Hesketh Evans | May 2022 |
| Llangollen | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Karen Anne Edwards | May 2022 |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Paul Keddie | May 2022 | |
| Llangollen Rural | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Rondo Roberts | May 2022 |
| Moel Famau | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Huw Williams | May 2022 |
| Mold East | Labour Party | Chris Bithell | May 2022 |
| Mold South | Labour Party | Geoff Collett | May 2022 |
| Mold West | Labour Party | Tina Susan Claydon | May 2022 |
| Mostyn | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Pam Banks | May 2022 |
| Northop | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Linda Thew | May 2022 |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Marion Bateman | May 2022 | |
| Prestatyn Central | Conservative and Unionist Party | Hugh Irving | May 2022 |
| Green Party of England and Wales | Jon Harland | May 2022 | |
| Labour Party | Julie Matthews | May 2022 | |
| Prestatyn East | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Andrea Myatt Tomlin | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Elen Heaton | May 2022 | |
| Prestatyn North | Labour Party | Gill German | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Jason McLellan | May 2022 | |
| Labour Party | Kelly Clewett | May 2022 | |
| Prestatyn South West | Labour Party | Carol Holliday | May 2022 |
| Labour Party | Gareth D Sandilands | May 2022 | |
| Ruthin | Liberal Democrats | Bobby Feeley | May 2022 |
| Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales | Emrys Wynne | May 2022 | |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Huw Hilditch-Roberts | May 2022 | |
| Tremeirchion | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Chris Evans | May 2022 |
| Whitford | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Chris Dolphin | May 2022 |
Source: DCLEAPIL v1.0 by Jason Leman, LEAP (Andrew Teale) & Democracy Club. CC BY-SA 4.0. Data last refreshed: 1 Apr 2026.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab | 18,484 | 38.6% | |
Won 2019 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 13,862 | 29.0% |
| Ref | 7,626 | 15.9% | |
| PC | 3,733 | 7.8% | |
| LD | 1,859 | 3.9% | |
| Green | 1,659 | 3.5% | |
Won 2019 GE | Ind | 599 | 1.3% |
Becky Gittins has not appeared in national political news coverage tracked by our system. This is common for backbench MPs who focus on constituency-level work rather than national policy debates.
16 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
A 19-year-old from Rhyl pleaded guilty to assaulting a man and threatening him with a knife on Stanmore Street in March 2025. The incident represents a serious crime of violence in the constituency, with sentencing to follow in May 2026.
A Denbighshire reservoir was drained by water company Hafren Dyfrdwy during spring breeding season for essential safety infrastructure work, causing significant wildlife damage including loss of amphibian and bird breeding habitats. Local conservationists and residents have criticized the timing as 'shameful' and raised concerns with Clwyd East MP Becky Gittins and Natural Resources Wales.
A 20-year-old Rhyl man, Llewelyn White, received an additional two years' detention after assaulting two prison officers at HMP Berwyn and involvement in drug supply. The case involved violent behaviour in prison and a drug operation run from his cell, with his co-defendant also facing sentencing for related drug offences.
North Wales fuel prices have surged to over £2 per litre for diesel following a Middle Eastern conflict that blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping route. While a ceasefire deal has caused global oil prices to fall, analysts warn it will take two weeks for forecourt prices to drop substantially, and drivers are urged to fill up before Thursday evening when prices typically rise for the weekend.
The owners of Ty Glyn, a homeless hostel in Prestatyn, have appealed Denbighshire County Council's October refusal of retrospective planning permission. The appeal argues the property provides high-standard, well-managed accommodation with 24/7 staffing and robust safeguarding, while local residents had raised concerns about proximity to a school and public safety.
Llangollen Railway is hosting its flagship Branch Line Gala event (April 10-12) featuring a new pop-up pub called The Beyer's Arms, serving Welsh beers in a heritage setting on the station platform. The event celebrates Victorian locomotive engineer Charles Beyer and includes rare visiting locomotives, live music, and community engagement activities across the Dee Valley.
A 77-year-old Prestatyn resident has been convicted of eight sexual offences against a child and awaits sentencing in May. The case highlights a serious crime affecting child safety within the Clwyd East constituency area.
A farmer from Burton in Clwyd East was sentenced for breaching a suspended sentence order after leaving a rehabilitation session early. The case involved Paul Billington, who had previously been convicted of affray against police officers, and the court warned him to comply with rehabilitation requirements or face prison.
Carol McWilliams, a school cook at Ysgol Clawdd Offa in Prestatyn, celebrates 30 years in catering. The article highlights her dedication to providing healthy, diverse meals and creating positive lunchtime experiences for pupils, with the school's menu recently gaining Gold Accreditation from the Welsh Local Government Association.
Denbighshire Leisure Ltd will illuminate several landmarks in blue on April 11 to raise awareness for World Parkinson's Day, including Rhyl Sky Tower and Rhyl Pavilion Theatre. The initiative highlights the prevalence of Parkinson's in the UK and aims to support awareness of this progressive neurological condition affecting approximately 166,000 people.
Hotel staff from the Everbright Hotels group are undertaking a 200-mile charity walk from Llandudno to Penrith to raise funds for Breast Cancer Now, inspired by colleague Fiona Sellars who has terminal breast cancer. The initiative involves 100 walkers and cyclists across 10 days and has already raised over £3,000 for the cause.
A Prestatyn-based property company has proposed converting a vacant former nursing home in Colwyn Bay into a 16-bed house in multiple occupation (HMO). The proposal faces typical HMO concerns around management and antisocial behaviour, though the company claims no detrimental environmental impact.
A man named Linas Buta died from a serious head injury in Rhos, Wrexham following a physical altercation in a car park on March 27. An inquest opening heard the death was ruled unnatural, with police continuing their murder investigation and appealing for witnesses.
Disability campaigners and accessibility advocates are pressing Denbighshire County Council to improve beach access in Rhyl and Prestatyn, citing months of silence after initial October 2025 meetings. The campaign highlights barriers for wheelchair users despite recent coastal defence improvements, with concerns mounting as the Easter and summer season approaches.
A new 12-hole crazy golf course has opened at Ruthin's leisure centre, funded partly by a £18,000 grant from Cadwyn Clwyd rural regeneration agency. The facility addition aims to boost family activities and attract business events to the multi-sport venue in Clwyd East.
This personal essay celebrates Rhyl's regeneration efforts, particularly the new £20m 'Our Rhyl' plan and recent reopenings like SC2 water park, while reflecting on the author's nostalgic childhood memories of the once-thriving North Welsh seaside resort. The article frames Rhyl's current revival as a hopeful turning point after decades of decline.
Nova parkrun in Prestatyn achieved record performances over the Easter Bank Holiday with over 300 participants and 16 finishers under 20 minutes. The article reports on race results and upcoming marathon participation by local runners.
A planning application has been submitted to expand and restore the Myddelton Arms, a Grade II* listed historic pub in Ruthin, Denbighshire. The project aims to preserve the 15th-16th century building while adding modern facilities and converting adjacent spaces into additional pub floor space.
Denbighshire County Council is implementing a three-month trial converting Bridge Road in Prestatyn to two-way traffic, beginning April 13, to assess impacts on traffic flow and congestion. The trial follows public consultation as part of a High Street improvement project, with preparatory works scheduled for April 11-12.
A black panther-like creature was reportedly spotted on Prestatyn beach in April 2022, part of a broader pattern of alleged big cat sightings across North Wales including locations near Dyserth and the Clwydian hills. The sighting was documented by Puma Watch North Wales, a group investigating such reports in the region.
A brutal assault case was heard at Mold Crown Court where a man was lured by his ex-girlfriend into a planned attack by two accomplices. Three defendants from the Wrexham and Flintshire area were sentenced to prison terms for wounding with intent.
Three individuals from North Wales were sentenced at Mold Crown Court for a brutal premeditated assault on Benjamin Edwards in August 2024, luring him under false pretences before attacking him with violence that caused significant injuries and lasting psychological trauma.
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