The Leader of Denbighshire, Councillor Hugh Evans has yesterday (Tuesday) exercised his power to remove a member of his Cabinet.
Councillor Rhiannon Hughes, Cabinet Lead Member for Customers and Communities was told of the decision yesterday afternoon. This decision relates to rumours and misinformation that circulated in the Prestatyn area regarding the Scala Cinema and Arts Centre.
Councillor Hugh Evans said: “Despite my personal and public assurance to Councillor Hughes regarding mine and the Council’s commitment to the future of the Scala, she has not made any effort to correct the misleading and misinformed rumours despite knowing otherwise. This has not only undermined my position, but damages the reputation of the Council.
“This is not the action I would expect from a Lead Member for Customers and Communities, or any member of the Cabinet. Indeed the Code of Conduct requires that Members do not conduct themselves in a manner which could reasonably be regarded as bringing their office or authority into disrepute.”
