A councillor in Caerphilly believes the local authority went “over the top” by cancelling public meetings ahead of a Senedd by-election.

Cllr Nigel Dix complained to Wales’ public services ombudsman about the decision, but said the watchdog will not investigate the matter because he is an elected council member.

Eight candidates are in the running to become Caerphilly’s next Senedd member in a by-election scheduled for Thursday October 23.

Shortly after the by-election was announced, Caerphilly County Borough Council suspended most of its public meetings until after polling day.

In guidance to councillors, its chief executive Richard Edmunds argued restrictions would........

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