It is with great sadness that Denbighshire County Council learned of the death of Councillor Win Mullen-James who passed away suddenly on Wednesday 1st May.

Councillor Mullen-James was elected to represent Rhyl South-East Ward from May 2012 until May 2017.

In May of 2022, Councillor Mullen-James was then elected to represent the Trellewelyn Ward in Rhyl and was the Lead Member for Local Development and Planning.

She was a valued member of Cabinet and also sat on the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Joint Committee, Licensing Committee and Planning Committee. In addition, she was a Councillor on Rhyl Town Council and served as Mayor of Rhyl from 2018 to 2019.

Paying tribute, Leader of the Council, Councillor Jason McLellan said:

“I was shocked and extremely saddened to hear the awful news. I have known Win for many years, through the Labour party, a councillor and more recently as a valued member of the cabinet. Win was an extremely hard-working councillor who always put her residents first. As a cabinet member she was highly regarded and respected. Her years of public service is a testament to her dedication. I will miss her as a colleague and as a friend. All my thoughts are with her husband Alan and her wider family at this very difficult time.”

Councillor Peter Scott, Chair of Denbighshire County Council said:

“Win will be sadly missed by all, especially Alan, who was a great help to me during my sad time, along with all the other councillors.

I'm sure Pete P, Brian and Sue will have sorted out a place for her at God's top table.

Alan, you and your family have my sympathy, but we will always have our precious memories. Goodbye Win.”

Councillor Scott went on to say:

“On behalf of the entire Council, I would like to express my deepest condolences to her husband, Councillor Alan James, her family and friends. Our thoughts are with them during this difficult time.”