The farce that presently exists within the Conservative Group of Tendring District Councillors is leaving the residents of Walton unaware of whether one of their elected councillors is a Conservative or Independent councillor.
In an article titled ‘Top Tory expelled by council group’ the Essex County Standard reported on its web site on Sunday 15th December,
‘The statement from the Tendring Tories said the action had been taken after Mrs Miles had taken an unacceptable line within the group’.
However, three weeks have elapsed without TDC having been advised of this decision and, as a result, Mrs Miles remains a member of the Conservative group.
Deputy leader of TDC’s Labour group, Garry Calver, says, “The Conservative Group have stated publicly that they have expelled Cllr Miles but have not done so. This is disingenuous and they should come clean with the residents of Walton. If they have expelled her then they should have advised TDC and if they haven’t then they should not have told the people of Walton that they have. This needs sorting out.”
For further information please contact:
Garry Calver on 01255 551940