Councillor Drives During Virtual Meeting, No Penalties

Dean Lewis, a Neath Port Talbot councillor, sparked controversy by driving during a virtual planning committee meeting on Microsoft Teams. Despite being seen wearing a seatbelt and only driving briefly, the incident raised safety concerns. Lewis, who previously faced a suspension for a drink-driving conviction, voluntarily reported himself to the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales. The ombudsman decided against further investigation, and the council confirmed remote participation rules allow for flexible join locations as long as safety laws are met. This case echoes a similar incident three years prior, raising ongoing questions about virtual meeting guidelines for public officials.

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