The war of words between Roy Bullock the former leader of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, and Cllr David Jukes, the current deputy-leader, continues in the letters column of the local newspaper, The Courier.
The comparison Cllr Jukes makes with leadership contests Mr Bullock had with Melvyn Howell and Peter Davies doesn't wash. Both contests were at the appointed time for the elections. Mr Bullock on the other hand was deposed during his term of office and then de-selected as a candidate, a fate which did not befall either Mr Howell or Mr Davies. Quite how Cllr Jukes thinks Mr Bullock could become an elder statesman within the council beats me in view of his de-selection. The less said of Cllr Sean Holden's appalling letter the better.
In another story in The Courier it is reported that residents are overjoyed that a 'desperately-needed bus service' has been restored in Southborough. And who 'worked behind the scenes to push the deal through'? Why, none other than County Councillor Roy Bullock. Obviously Roy still has credibility, contrary to the view of Cllr Holden.
There are rumblings at County Hall. The current leader, Paul Carter, is to be opposed by Cllr Nick Chard, who has expressed criticism of Cllr Carter, and Cllr Keith Ferrin at the forthcoming leadership election. Will others join the fray?
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