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Meanwhile, an extensive report written by the town s mayor, Phil Leslie, revealed the council had
A disciplinary sub-committee had already made the decision to end Ms Lopes employment following a detailed investigation .
Attleborough Town Council was thrown into turmoil in 2020 amid accusations of bullying
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And now her former position is being advertised again by the council, which is seemingly struggling to find a suitable candidate having already
The
vacancy notice posted on ATC s website says the town council is seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated person with an interest in the local community to fill the role of town clerk.
Taila Taylor and Ed Tyrer
But Miles Hubbard, Unite s regional officer, argued the council had failed in its duty of care to employees.
He said: “Unite was completely justified in standing by members over allegations that a number of councillors had waged a systematic and sustained campaign of bullying and harassment against staff employed by ATC.
Police were called to an Attleborough Town Council meeting in February 2020
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“It is the legitimate role of a trade union to defend members when they raise serious allegations. We stood by them then and do so now.
“We note that the complaints of bullying have never been satisfactorily resolved by the town council. In fact, the statement issued by the council says they have decided not to investigate.
With the divided town council in disarray, a parish meeting saw 200 people
demand a referendum which could ultimately have led to the entire council s resignation.
The referendum, or parish poll, was
The press and public were barred from attending a meeting of Attleborough Town Council in February 2020
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Nevertheless, as Mr Leslie was elected to replace Mr Crouch last summer, it was confirmed Miss Taylor and Mr Tyrer had been reinstated to their committee positions.
And, capping off months of controversy, town clerk Gina Lopes was sacked in January following an investigation by the council s disciplinary sub-committee.
A new era