Young democrats rumble a new council;Jotter
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Young democrats rumble a new council;Jotter
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Naturally, he has turned for advice to Strathclyde, which is an expert in all of these banana skins. One piece of advice may pose its own problems, however: “When the going gets tough, form a school burning squad. That will save you a public relations nightmare.”
Meanwhile children from Linlathen High, one of the schools under threat, have staged protest marches (authorised or unauthorised absences?), and succeeded in winning an audience with the director and convener of education. Credit is surely due to the council for releasing a joint communique afterwards.
John Kemp, Dundee’s education convener, stated in best local government fashion: “We had a useful discussion with pupils during which they put their case in detail. This is the beginning of a long consultation process and the pupils will be involved throughout.”
The protesters saw matters differently: “Although today’s meeting was informative, no real breakthrough was made. We feel the decision has already been made regardless of our argument.”
There’s democracy for you.
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