Independant Cllr Richard Kemp of the Melford division in favour of Option 3

Letter printed in the East Anglian Daily Times on 20th December 2007

It was pleasing to read the letter from SCC Cllr Patricia O'Brien, portfolio holder for children, schools and young people, giving her reassurance that school site values will have little or no impact on the eventual decisions in respect of schools and the future Educational direction of schools, served by the Clare Middle School.

Hopefully any details in respect of site values in respect of, and in particular Clare Middle School in this whole process can be confirmed under the Freedom of Information Act?

Having attended meetings at Glemsford and Hartest school in my area it is clear that the majority of those affected by the changes favour an upgraded faculty at Clare Middle School, namely option 3, which is also supported by Tim Yeo our local member of Parliament.

Despite the obvious 'loading' of other options in the 'consultation' information, it is hoped that unlike the majority of other consultation processes this one will be different and actually restore some public belief in the process by taking on board the views of parents, in any ultimate decisions.

Yours faithfully

Richard Kemp
Independent Councillor
Suffolk County Council
Melford Division