Open letter to Cllr Pollard, Leader of the Council
Dear John,
I have read Alex
Folkes' letter to Liberal Democrat councillors published in the latest edition of the Cornish
Guardian. I would be grateful if you would give me an update
on the timing of the independent enquiry into this matter.
It would be very unfortunate if in the meantime Cllr Folkes were to commence defamation proceedings against the Council or its officers. Contesting these proceedings would involve cost to Cllr Folkes and also to the Cornish taxpayer. It would be a great pity for those costs to be a further pressure which needs to be funded by a reduction in public services.
I hope that Cllr Folkes will publish the evidence which he says proves his innocence and I understand has been seen by Jeremy Rowe. It seems to me that this can only help resolve the matter more quickly and may avoid costly litigation for all parties.
It would be very unfortunate if in the meantime Cllr Folkes were to commence defamation proceedings against the Council or its officers. Contesting these proceedings would involve cost to Cllr Folkes and also to the Cornish taxpayer. It would be a great pity for those costs to be a further pressure which needs to be funded by a reduction in public services.
I hope that Cllr Folkes will publish the evidence which he says proves his innocence and I understand has been seen by Jeremy Rowe. It seems to me that this can only help resolve the matter more quickly and may avoid costly litigation for all parties.
Yours,
Fiona
cc Cllr Jeremy Rowe, Deputy Leader
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