Over 60s Are Past Being a Councillor, Says City Leader ; Swansea Tory Leader's Comments Are Reported to the Ombudsman
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A COUNCIL'S leader remained unrepentant today after being told his controversial remarks that many fellow councillors are "past it over 60s" are to be officially investigated by the Local Government Ombudsman.
The comments by Swansea Council's Conservative leader Rene Kinzett were reported to the ombudsman by fellow councillors Mary Jones and Wendy Fitzgerald for allegedly breaching the council's code of conduct.See the full content of this document
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Over 60s Are Past Being a Councillor, Says City Leader ; Swansea Tory Leader's Comments Are Reported to the Ombudsman
They also branded his comments upsetting and ageist and Age Concern Cymru says Mr Kinzett should judge people "on their ability not their age".
A spokesman for the charity added: "I think the councillor should also bear in mind the over 60s can vote." Mr Kin...See the full content of this document
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