Marian Lyons (1923 – January 2017) was the first woman to lead a county council in the United Kingdom, as leader of Clwyd County Council from 1974 - 1978.[1]
Marian Lyon | |
|---|---|
| Clwyd County Council leader | |
| In office 1974–1978 | |
| Preceded by | Office created |
| County Councillor for Abergele District in Denbighshire (later Clwyd) County Council | |
| Assumed office 1964 | |
| Urban District Councillor for Llanddulas, Abergele Urban District Council | |
| Assumed office 1963 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1923 Elland, West Yorkshire, UK |
| Died | 11 January 2017 (aged 95–96)[2] Bron-y-Graig Llanddulas |
| Political party | Independent |
| Profession | Nursing |