This was the start of his problems with the chairman of the council, Mike Hicks.

BBC: Cornwall

Council of the Isles of Scilly chairman Mike Hicks wanted the entire report, by Cornwall Council, to be released.

BBC: Bryce Wilby: School head report 'may be kept secret'

In July, the chairman of the council, Mike Hicks, promised an investigation into accusations of secrecy and poor governance.

BBC: Philip Hygate

Mike Hicks, the chairman of the Council of the Isles of Scilly, said he was "already worried" about next winter.

BBC: Plastic mats to strengthen Land's End runway

Mr Hygate was said to have been astonished last autumn when the council's chairman Mike Hicks said their working relationship had broken down irretrievably.

BBC: Philip Hygate

An audit investigation closed in August without Mr Wilby giving evidence, but it was reopened after pressure from Isles of Scilly Council chairman Mike Hicks.

BBC: Bryce Wilby

It is reopening after Isles of Scilly Council chairman Mike Hicks said he would not accept any report without Mr Wilby having been given a chance to respond.

BBC: Bryce Wilby

Chairman Mike Hicks said he was following legal advice.

BBC: Bryce Wilby