‌After an argument, the Reform chair Councillor Sam French ordered him to leave, saying they were short on time. ‌Cllr Dilks, who isn’t on the committee, had attempted to speak about the budget proposals several times. ‌“It was one of the most chaotic meetings I’ve had the displeasure of attending in my 25 years as councillor,” he said. Article continues below“I have never been denied the opportunity to speak when I requested to do so.”Reform members, including Cllr French, didn’t respond to the statement in the meeting. Cllr Dilks has represented the Deepings East ward since 2001.