Councillor Hazel Evans has served as the Plaid Cymru Councillor for the Cenarth & Llangeler ward for 25 years. In 2015 she joined the Cabinet of the Council with responsibility for the Environment and in 2023 she became the Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Culture, Leisure and Tourism. In both Cabinet roles, Cllr Evans has played a key role in leading on large infrastructure projects including the launch of one of the first Superfast EV Charging Hubs in Wales.

Alongside her work as a County Councillor, Cllr. Evans is also the Chair of St David’s Diocesan Board of Finance, Church Treasurer of Holy Trinity Newcastle Emlyn . She has been a Town Councillor in Newcastle Emlyn for over 35 years.

Cllr. Evans is an avid supporter of the Scarlets and served as the President of Newcastle Emlyn Rugby Club between 2002 and 2016.

Prior to becoming a County Councillor Cllr Evans worked for Lloyds Bank for 37 years. She is married to Gareth with one daughter, and two grandchildren.