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Council leader cleared over voting on sale of public toilets
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Council leader defends his conduct after public interest report into pay-off of former chief executive
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Council leader eyes use of PSPO to stop disturbances outside primary school
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Council leader hits out after being cleared of electoral malpractice
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Council leader issues second statement on £4m food safety “abuse of process” settlement, defends former chief executive at predecessor authority
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Council leader refuses requests to publish confidential report into former leader
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Council leader resigns and refers himself to Ombudsman after Welsh Audit Office letter
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Council leader urges Secretary of State to intervene after inspectors indicate they will fail Local Plan, threatens judicial review challenge
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Council leaders fire warning over Welsh Government’s 2026-27 draft settlement
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Council left blind resident in unsuitable accommodation for 18 months longer than necessary: Ombudsman
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Council left family in B&B accommodation for a year more than maximum allowed period: Ombudsman
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