A councillor has been suspended for one month after she responded in German to 2 emails written in Welsh.

Councillor Louise Hughes breached the code of conduct for members, Gwynedd Council's requirements committee discovered.

Cllr Hughes has expressed regret and remorse for her actions, including there was "no malice" meant and she or he would "never knowingly offend anyone".

The criticism was referred to the committee after the Public Service Ombudsman for Wales carried out an investigation.

It heard Cllr Hughes was unaware that council translation companies had been obtainable for her to assist with correspondence reminiscent of this.

However, the investigation discovered the councillor ought to have identified that responding in German can be "perceived as inappropriate".

The committee discovered she had breached the code of conduct for members on three provisions: that members ought to present due regard for equality of alternative for all individuals, present respect and consideration for others, and never conduct themselves in a manner which could possibly be seen as bringing their workplace into disrepute.

Cllr Hughes informed Sky News: "We all make mistakes. I made a mistake and now I'm paying the price."

A Gwynedd Council spokesperson stated: "The Committee determined in consequence that Councillor Louise Hughes needs to be suspended from being a member of Cyngor Gwynedd [Gwynedd Council] for a interval of 1 month.

"The member will have the right to apply to the Adjudication Panel for Wales for permission to appeal against the decision."

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The requirements committee additionally really useful Gwynedd Council help members after they obtain correspondence in a language they don't perceive.

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