The Leader of Caerphilly Council has announced that he is to stand down with immediate effect.
Cllr Sean Morgan, who represents the Nelson ward, was elected as the Leader of Council following the May 2022 local government elections.
“It’s been a pleasure to lead the organisation over the past 3 years and I am proud of the achievements and improvements that we have delivered together. However, I believe my moral standing does not allow me to be aligned with the Labour Party any longer, therefore I have taken the difficult decision to step down,“ said Cllr Morgan
The Chief Executive of Caerphilly Council, Richard Edmunds said, “I would like to thank Sean for his hard work, dedication and commitment to improving the lives of everyone across our communities over the past 3 years.
“I have greatly valued and enjoyed working with Sean during this time and I am thankful for all of the support that he has given me since I became Chief Executive. I wish him all the best for the future.”
Cllr Morgan will remain as an independent councillor serving the Nelson ward until the 2027 elections.
A process to elect a new Leader of Council will take place in due course.
