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unlikely to result in the type of seismic shift that would remove him from his perch. Councillors wondering how to improve and do worse than copy Councillor Rowlands’ eager way with a quote, story and photograph.
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by John Davies, Leader of Pembrokeshire County Council’s IPG. “The panel’s proposals devalue the role of councillors in the run-up to the elections which will potentially have an impact on recruitment and retention. “This is particularly concerning given the panel proposes a reduction in salaries at the same time that the (Local Government)
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