Cllr Clive Hart,
Labour Leader of Thanet District Council has resigned via Facebook, citing the
recent decisions of the General Purposes Committee as a factor in his decision.
Conservative Group
Leader, Cllr Bob Bayford said: “At no point has any member of the Conservative
Group accused any officer or member of inappropriate behaviour. We have, however, been determined, despite the
efforts of Labour members, to ensure that any and all allegations of
impropriety are investigated thoroughly and responsibly.
“I am disappointed,
though not surprised, that Cllr Hart did not choose to support these
investigations and to provide leadership to the council at this time. This would have ensured that the reputation
and probity of the council was beyond doubt.
However, strong leadership and transparency have not been a hallmark of
this administration.
“We stand by all of
our actions and will continue to press for existing complaints and allegations
to be properly investigated according to due process.”
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