So, the Conservative Group on Tunbridge Wells Borough Council has passed a vote of no confidence in the Leader of the Council. What we don't know is the name of the proposer of the resolution. We do not know how many voted for or against the resolution or for that matter abstained.
What happens next? The press report states that Roy Bullock has not stood down as Leader. Should he refuse to do so what is the process to remove him? I assume the Tory Group will elect a new Leader and that the next steps will be for a vote of no confidence at a full Council meeting followed by the full Council electing a new Leader?
What has surprised me is that it has taken the Tories so long to do what has been obvious for months, that Roy Bullock has become an electoral liability, and has to go. The Tories nationally are renowned for being ruthless in disposing of unwanted leaders.
KENT COMMUNITY ACTIVIST: acerbic, carping, caustic, curmudgeonly,critical, cynical, grumpy, moaning, sardonic and plain speaking.
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