A decision by Caerphilly County Borough Council to pay its former chief executive a severance package of £209,000 was “the right thing” to do, according to Senedd Member Hefin David.
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Cross-party calls for targets on tackling child poverty
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Stagecoach South Wales shortlisted at UK Bus Awards
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Council told to ‘be mindful’ of staff and pupils at heart of school closure bid
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Senedd to hold ‘historic’ debate on assisted dying
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Welsh Government plans university rescue fund
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Leisure centre changing room to be demolished due to subsidence
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