Councillors in mid-meeting protest as education chief spared no-confidence vote

Councillors in mid-meeting protest as education chief spared no-confidence vote

A no-confidence vote in education portfolio holder Cllr Peter Roberts couldn't take place - but councillors stood up in anger at a recent Estyn report.

Powys councillor will not resign despite critical report

A vote of no confidence in education portfolio holder Cllr Pete Roberts was not permitted due to the rules governing Powys County Council meetings.

Councillors back change to how they hold BCBC to account

Councillors have approved changes to Bridgend Council’s scrutiny arrangements (pdf). Scrutiny is where councillors – usually in a committee – question the decisions and policies of the council and Cabinet, making recommendations for changes (if needed). The proposed changes follow the recommendations of an Audit Wales investigation into the council’s scrutiny arrangements, as well as an external review supported by the Welsh Local Government Ass…

Vote of no confidence in education chief denied at council meeting

A vote of no confidence in the education portfolio holder Cllr Peter Roberts was not allowed to take place – due to the rules that govern Powys council meetings

Committee does not trust minister and will vote on his fateIt has been a hectic few days for Climate Minister Lars Aagaard (M), who on Tuesday was saved by a political majority, Wednesday was in cahoots

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