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SCRUTINY

'Blindsided' councillors back scrutiny improvements

Councillors have backed measures to improve Cardiff Capital Region’s scrutiny process, including ‘improved liaison’ with officers.

By Joe Lepper | 01 August 2025
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Councillors have backed measures to improve Cardiff Capital Region's scrutiny process, including ‘improved liaison' with officers.

It comes after concerns they were ‘blindsided' by the revelation the body had paid more than £5m to settle a legal dispute.  

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