There were good speeches by all Councillors for the motion, but the ensuing “debate” largely consisted of a re-statement of entrenched positions.It was noticed that the new District Council Chair, Stuart Hughes, who had just before the election declared himself against the move from Knowle, voted against putting the move on hold.
Several questions were put by the public, including this one by Mike Temple of Knowle Residents’ Association:

MT’s Speech for June 3

Others are referred to in this Express & Echo report, which includes photos of the debate: http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Angry-exchanges-Sidmouth-council-debates-motion/story-26636164-detail/story.html