There have been several articles recently about sixth form provision in Rutland and the decisions being taken by Rutland County Council.
The question at the moment should be: "Is Rutland County Council fit to make any decision on sixth form education".
Just look at its track record. It sold off a high performing and highly regarded Rutland Sixth Form College for a mere £1 to Tresh
am Institute, despite the opposition of the parents and local community.
It did not even see fit to retain the land opposite the college or include any claw back options.
Just when will the electorate start to hold this Conservative led council to account, instead of merely allowing it to continue with crass decision making?
It was the Conservatives who squandered more than £400,000 on the ridiculous proposal for a super primary school in Uppingham
It was the Conservatives who authorised the squandering of £500,000 on a pathetic glass roof over the old clapped out swimming pool. It was the Conservatives who blocked the proposed purpose built sports centre and community centre in Oakham and instead voted through a scaled down, ill conceived, carbuncle of a new Catmose College.
The list is endless, yet no one appears to want to hold Roger Begy, now leader of the council, and his other Conservative councillors to account.
Consequently we will see another jewel in the crown of Rutland disappear with absolutely no benefit coming to Rutland and the local community.
Dave Richardson
Brooke Road,
Oakham
