Council's deputy leader reveals she will step down from role

CONWY Council's deputy leader has said she's stepping down in October, days after the leader announced he was quitting the top job.

- By RICHARD EVANS Local Democracy Reporter

Cllr Emily Owen

Cllr Emily Owen says her last day in her £46,709-a-year role will be on October 8 at a special council meeting at Conwy's Coed Pella HQ.

Cllr Charlie McCoubrey will also step away from the helm, leaving his £66,727-a-year position at the same meeting. The leader told the Local Democracy Reporting Service on Friday he was stepping away for his health and family, but said leading the authority had been a 'huge privilege and an honour.'

At the special meeting, a vote will be taken from all 55 councillors for a new leader, who will then appoint a new cabinet.

Cllr Owen put a statement out on her LinkedIn account, hinting she may challenge for the Senedd.