Resignation of Linda Cufley as Leader of Shepway Council
Statement from Brian McAndrew, Chief Executive of Shepway District Council:
"I have today received the resignation of the Leader of the Shepway District Council, Cllr Linda Cufley, effective from midday on the 5 August.
"There will be a meeting of the Cabinet on Wednesday, 28 July at 9.30am, at which time I will be informed about the future of the current portfolio holders.
"I am now making the necessary arrangements for the Council to elect a new Leader and for him/her to choose a new Cabinet.
"In the meantime I will be making special arrangements to try to ensure the continuity of normal Council business until these complex political issues are resolved."