A former county councillor who served the community of Dinas Cross for 14 years has been thanked by his constituents.
Dinas Cross Community Council presented Bob Kilmister with a fire pit made by local blacksmith Eifion Thomas, featuring a Welsh Dragon and the word Diolch inscribed on the grill.
Cllr Lynne Upsdell said to Mr Kilmister: “You have always acted with great honour and responded to every issue that was brought to your attention. You will be an extremely hard act to follow.”
She wished him a happy retirement but encouraged him to still participate in the community.
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Mr Kilmister said that 2022 had been a very challenging year for him personally; he suffered a stroke in January and then lost the newly created Bro Gwaun seat by 30 votes in May.
He thanked the community council for the gift.
“It has been a huge privilege and honour to serve our local community, which I have done to the best of my ability.
“Thank you for this most beautiful gift. It is by far the best thing that has happened to me in recent months. I am gobsmacked by your generosity and kindness.”
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