Whipp

A year ago, Lakota escaped from Whipp's backyard, sending Whipp into a spiral of depression and heartbreak after weeks and months went by with no sign of her.

But Cllr Whipp said: "We objected to the bank proposal months ago, as Pendle Council.

David Whipp added: “My preference would be to keep the engine house, maybe as housing.

While Cllr Tom Whipp said the building was very ugly but that people had got used to it over the years.

Cllr David Whipp, a Lib-Dem, said: “The government proposals are Orwellian deceit.

Cllr David Whipp raised concerns, supported by others.

Cllr Whipp started shouting, saying I was lying and trying to twist the truth.

Ms Ward's report said: "The allegation against Cllr Whipp, that he breached the code of conduct by disrespecting Ash Sutcliffe, can be seen to have been confirmed.

The trio left and hailed a taxi which took them back towards Mr Whipp’s flat – a journey the prosecution say need not have been done by taxi and was easily in walking distance.

Because of my conversation with Laurie, and my history going into it, I expected it to be about a shirts on, shirts off thing,” Whipp continued.