Cabinet member appointed after resignation over sale of council's leisure firm

DENBIGHSHIRE Council's leader has appointed a new cabinet member for finance after the previous office holder resigned over the failed £1.5m sale of Denbighshire Leisure.

- By RICHARD EVANS Local Democracy Reporter

Cllr Gwyneth Ellis resigned earlier this month from her position as lead member for finance, performance and strategic assets after disagreeing with the proposed sale of the council-owned Denbighshire Leisure Ltd (DLL).

The Plaid Cymru councillor said she had 'serious concerns' about a lack of information about future growth, the shareholdings for staff, the loss of control of leisure services, and the privatisation of the company.

The proposed sale fell through on Wednesday when Liverpool-based investors River Capital pulled out of the deal - with DLL blaming councillors for leaking confidential documents.