Career
The region covers the areas of Powys, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion, Camarthenshire and Gwynedd. Francis represented the region from 2003 to 2007. In 2007 Francis also served on Aberystwyth"s Town Council.
She was also Deputy Chair of Mid & West Wales Area Conservative Council, and the Welsh Conservative Spokesman for Welsh Language and Culture and for Older People"s issues, but subsequently left the Conservatives.
In addition to her political activities, Francis is a Director of the Mid Wales Tourism Company and is the Trade Representative for Ceredigion. She also serves on Ceredigion Hospital"s Working Committee and on the Aberystwyth Citizens Advice Bureau - Management Board.