Islwyn’s Labour Assembly Member Gwyn Price has announced he will stand down at the 2016 Assembly election.
Mr Price, who succeeded Irene James in the seat in 2011, said he would not be seeking re-election to spend more time with his family.
Labour’s Caerphilly Council leader Harry Andrews said: “Gwyn has given sterling service to the people of Islwyn and Caerphilly, firstly as my deputy leader on Caerphilly Council until 2008, and lately as Islwyn’s AM.
“He’s been a great support to Caerphilly Council at the Assembly and will be very much missed when he steps down in 2016.”
