Councillor Cynthia Bynon was first elected in May, and is a labour member for Panteg. She is in fact the only labour councillor not to get an additional position with an additional allowance. Every other labour councillor has, plus the Torfaen 5 (what would Bob have done if they hadn't accepted the jobs?).
Why was this lady left out? Is the as yet unfilled position, Chair of the Co-ordinating Committee, earmarked for her or is Bob going to use that position to buy over another member from the other side and consolidate his position. His reasons given for delaying the appointment (ensuring a political balance?) seemed a bit strange. We shall see in due course. Update here.
Wednesday 28 May 2008
Councillor Cynthia Bynon
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Today the Argus reports that a new executive member has been appointed, with responsibilities for equalities. It is being given to Coulcillor Cynthia Beynon! It is obvious this post has been created for her because she was the only labour councillor to not have a position of extra responsibility, as there not enough to go around after handing out 5 posts to the 3 plaid and two independent councillors who sided with labour.
Executive members get £13,508 pa in addition to the standard allowance of £12,718.
So now every labour councillor is getting a minimum of £18,120. I cannot believe that each and every one of these people deserves this extra money or is capable of the posts to which they have been appointed. Can you?
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