Whilst the Labour Group appreciate that Cllr Collins and Cllr Smith are innocent until proven guilty, the fact that the serious allegations of criminality brought against them have been concealed from the elected members at TDC gives us great cause for concern. We believe that had this information been known to TDC members then the extension of absence, on ill health grounds, given to the two at the full council meeting on the 31st March would not have happened.

The Labour Group now supports the call for their resignation with immediate effect.