Nottinghamshire County Council leader Ben Bradley said he would sack former Ashfield deputy leader Tom Hollis 'if he could', as the councillor was sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court. Hollis, who retains his position as a councillor at Ashfield and on the county council, was found guilty of harassing neighbours and careless driving.
In a social media post, Mr Bradley, who is also MP for Mansfield, shared his view on the situation and urged the councillor to resign. He wrote: "I'm deeply disappointed by the sentencing outcome today, which ultimately does not meet the legal tests required for Cllr Hollis to be removed as a Councillor. Sadly, as he is elected by the public and not an employee, I do not have the discretion to 'sack' him. I would if I could.
"I'd want to assure local people that if I had even the slightest hint of an opportunity to ensure that a criminal convicted of harassing his neighbours, and using his position as a Councillor to intimidate local residents, could be removed from office then I would do so. His behaviour has been disgraceful. He is not fit for public office.
