Mae Ms Kate Allsop yn gyn faer etholedig gyda Chyngor Mansfield, a safodd fel aelod o Fforwm Annibynnol Mansfield. Roedd ei rôl ym Merthyr yn gwbl glir: cafodd ei phenodi yn gynghorydd i ddarparu cyngor a chymorth gwleidyddol ddi-duedd i aelodau ar lywodraethiant effeithiol, gan drafod gyda’r holl bleidiau gwleidyddol a chydbwyso blaenoriaethau strategol gydag anghenion lleol. Ar sail ei gwaith, byddai’n darparu adroddiad i mi ar y camau y byddai angen eu cymryd i roi cymorth a sicrhau gwelliannau yn y dyfodol. Roedd angen i Ms Allsop weithio’n agos ac yn effeithiol gyda'r Arweinydd, y Cabinet ac aelodau eraill o'r cyngor o bob plaid i ddatblygu a chryfhau'r berthynas waith.
Ms Kate Allsop is a former elected mayor of Mansfield Council, standing as a member of the ‘Mansfield Independent Forum’.  Her role in Merthyr was very clear: she was appointed as an adviser to provide members with politically non-aligned advice and support on effective governance, engaging across political parties and balancing strategic priorities with local needs.  On the basis of her work she would then provide a report to me on what steps would need to be taken for future support and improvement.   Ms Allsop needed to work closely and effectively with the Leader, Cabinet and other council members from all political parties in the Council to develop and strengthen working relationships.