The Conservative leader of Sevenoaks District Council (SDC) is fighting for his political life and could be just days away from being forced out. Cllr Roddy Hogarth, who has been "considering" his position since he lost a vote of no confidence last month, could face the boot if opposition groups gang up against him.

An item at next Tuesday's full council meeting (November 18) contains the statement: "Following notification of the resignation of the leader of the council, as set out within the constitution it is a function of full council to make the appointment." Despite this insertion into the agenda under the recommendation "to elect the leader of the council", Cllr Hogarth maintains he is "still the leader".

But he claimed the resignation may not come into force until November 18

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