Conservative minister for cities Greg Clark said the process would put cities in the "driving seat" and allow them to consider new and different ways of operating.

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Sixteen Commonwealth observers, led by former Canadian prime minister Joe Clark, are monitoring the electoral process.

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Euan Anderson, of Kimberly-Clark Professional, said the consultation process on the future of Delyn Mill was being started with "great regret".

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