Liberal Democrat comments provoked angry responses at the Council meeting held in the Civic Centre on September 30. A motion put forward by the Conservative group commended the Conservative administration and Shepway Rail for Folkestone group for their parts in securing the new high-speed rail link, congratulated Southeastern Trains for the introduction of this link and called on Rail for Folkestone and the Chief Executive of the Council to impress upon Southeastern the continuing need for services to run from both Folkestone stations.
Lib Dem leader Lynne Beaumont said “These motions are backslapping. We had a stop at Westenhangar which isn’t mentioned now.” Lib Dem Councillor Matthews added “These motions should be for council business, not this.”
The comments provoked outbursts from Conservative councillors. Councillor Monk accused the Liberal Democrats of sour grapes, saying “The Liberal Democrats point the way but don’t do anything.” Councillor Love noted that the motion calls for an ongoing commitment from Rail for Folkestone and that he would support the motion.
The Liberal Democrats attempted to refer the motion to the Community Overview Committee but this was not passed. The Council then voted unanimously to pass the motion.
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