Council education boards named
The Education Minister has announced the setting-up of Independent Recovery Boards to take over failing education services in two councils. It follows critical reports into Merthyr Tydfil and Monmouthshire councils.
Merthyr recovery board named
The Independent Recovery Board set up to run education services in Merthyr Tydfil has been named as:
- Dr Mohammed Mehmet – Chief Executive of Denbighshire
- Gareth Williams – former Director of Children and Young People’s Services in Leicestershire
- Dr Tom Entwistle – expert in Public Policy and Management from Cardiff University
- Councillor Paul Hannon – elected member of Newport City Council
Karl Napieralla has been seconded from Neath Port Talbot council as an interim chair.
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