Protesters were angered by the council's decision

Carmarthen council has been told by the tribunal that it must take steps to remedy the situation.

A council spokesperson said the authority was disappointed with the tribunal's decision. The verdict "drew a line under the matter", but the council said it will also look at the implications of the report and see what lessons can be learnt.

Mr Davies's barrister is expected to discuss a compensation package with the council.

Mr Davies was made redundant from the council more than 12 months ago along with Tom Williams, director of economic and community development.

Mr Davies was one of six applicants for the newly created post of education and community services director, but councillors decided not to consider him.

'Lacked decorum'

They said they felt he did not have the necessary skills for the job and they chose a non-Welsh speaking candidate instead.

A former chief executive of Carmarthenshire council said the authority's decision to make Mr Davies and Mr Williams redundant "lacked decorum".

Roderick Morgan said the council was perceived as being run by a "cabinet-style" leadership.

The authority - in an area with the largest concentration of Welsh speakers in Wales - originally appointed former Kensington and Chelsea education director Michael Stoten to the post.

They had rejected six Welsh-speaking candidates in his favour.