Alyn & Deeside Constituency Party An introduction:  The Alyn & Deeside Parliamentary Constituency forms the south eastern half of the County of Flintshire in North Wales. It comprises of the main towns of Connah's Quay, Shotton, Queensferry, and Buckley, together with a number of smaller towns and villages. Population of Alyn & Deeside is approximately 76,440 Electorate 58,091 The economy of Alyn & Deeside is mainly industrial with a number of major companies based in the area, but parts of the constituency are rural in nature with agricultural enterprises. There are strong economic and cultural links with the adjoining Delyn Constituency, which forms the other half of Flintshire. Parliamentary & Assembly representatives: The local Member of Parliament is presently Mark Tami M.P. [Labour]. The local constituency Welsh Assembly Member is Carl Sargent A.M. [Labour], The Liberal Democrat Welsh Assembly Member representing Alyn & Deeside and the rest of North Wales is Eleanor Burnham A.M. Local Government:  The Flintshire County Council has 70 members and is controlled by a coalition of Lib Dems, Independents and Conservatives. Alyn and Deeside Liberal Democrats are represented on the North Wales Liberal Democrat Liaison Group. The membership of the local party varies but is normally about 30. New members can be sure of a warm welcome - Contact any of the local Party Officers if you wish to know more about becoming a member. The Alyn & Deeside Constituency Party is committed to promoting equality in the use of the Welsh and English Languages, and takes pride in Welsh culture and identity. Constituency Officers 2008 Chair: Neville Phillips, Highfields, Tabernacle Street, Buckley, Flintshire. CH7 2JT [01244] 543188 email: tabernaclestreet@fsmail.net Secretary: Carol Phillips, Highfields, Tabernacle Street, Buckley, Flintshire. CH7 2JT [01244] 543188 Treasurer: David Peters, 10 Grosvenor Drive, Buckley, Flintshire. CH7 3HP [01244] 544075