Amos said the current administration was “only elected on the back of a party which withdrew its support within 55 minutes”.
The Reform group leader stated the administration had “no legitimacy because it has excluded by far the largest party” and that was “why we’ve brought this motion”.
Jenkins said of Reform’s motion: “Firstly, I don’t think they’ve got the numbers.
“Secondly, I haven’t even had my first full council meeting as leader yet – I think this is a little bit premature.
“We’ve had two cabinet meetings and set out some of our top priorities – sorting out the council’s finances, making savings, not raising council tax by more than 5% and preparing for local government reorganisation (LGR).”
Cabinet members were “setting out their own areas”, Jenkins added.
He said: “I think residents want people to work together. This seems to be about playing politics.”
This news was gathered by the Local Democracy Reporting Service which covers councils and other public service organisations.
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