Christina Harrhy has left her chief executive role at Caerphilly County Borough Council following a secret meeting of councillors on Monday, when a six-figure settlement deal was reportedly agreed.

The council confirmed Ms Harrhy’s departure but would not divulge further details of what was said during behind-closed-doors discussions.

The Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) understands a majority of councillors present voted in favour of a settlement worth £209,000 rather than pursue a lengthy, costlier formal investigation or arbitration process.

Councillors were warned at Monday’s meeting to not discuss the matters with the press, but the LDRS understands Ms Harrhy was not present.

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