Labour councillor Geoff Lumley said last week that he, and Islanders, were misled over the freehold transfer of Cowes Enterprise College to Ormiston Academies Trust.
The detail behind the decision-making at last night's emergency Executive meeting to agree the transfer of Cowes Enterprise College to Ormiston Academies Trust.
OnTheWight's questioning has led the council to have to finally disclose - on the very day they rush through the deal - that Ormiston Academies Trust insisted they should be given Cowes Enterprise College, rather than lease it, as is usual.
The emergency meeting has been called to approve the formal transfer of Cowes Enterprise College to Ormiston Academies Trust prior to the start of the Autumn term.
Last week the CP based their front page on a highly-critical letter they'd been sent by Matt Ford. Here's Janet Newton's response that she's shared with OnTheWight.
It was refreshing to see constructive debate over the proposed costs to complete the Cowes Enterprise College project at last night's Executive meeting. In years gone by, proposals were often approved and ticked off the list without any debate.
Rachael Fidler responds to claims she made a “blatant falsehood” at Monday night's public meeting and says she'd happily attend a scrutiny committee meeting or fair public forum to help clear up any misconceptions.
The former council officer, Janet Newton, who jointly oversaw the CEC construction project has chosen OnTheWight to deliver her response to recent comments made by David Pugh and Rachael Fidler, as well as lay out key details of her involvement with the construction.