THE son of a Flintshire councillor who died from Covid-19 has vowed to continue his legacy by standing to win his seat. Kevin Hughes, who represented Gwernymynydd, died at Wrexham Maelor Hospital in January at the age of 63 after being admitted with the virus the previous month. It happened just weeks after the funeral of his mother June Margaret Hughes, who also lost her life to the virus. A by-election is set to be held today for voters in the village to choose the independent councillor’s successor. His son Andy Hughes has officially been confirmed as one of two candidates standing by Flintshire Council, alongside Plaid Cymru’s Bob Gaffey.