Comment posted on Successful Schools campaigner, Ewan Smith, elected in Angus by Angus Parent
My understanding was that the judicial review was on the point of the legality of the govt decision and whether they exceeded their power and nothing to do with any claim that Ewan might have got any facts that he presented wrong.
The court time so far will have to be paid for by the council tax paying public, as those who decided not to await the result of these elections before forging ahead knew would be the case.
If the new administration pulls out of the case then at least the cost will be a lot lower than seeing it through to the end only to be told that the government did not exceed its power.
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- Congratulations Ewan!
Now, how about a parent as convener of the Education Committee now that Mr Nield is no longer qualified to do the job?
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- Angus Council just voted 15-14 in favour of secret hearing of proposal to take Education Secretary to Judicial Review
Just noticed the implication too that if the Minister’s decision is not overturned then, as far as he is concerned, it will be because “the officers have erred”. Nothing to do with him, then.“If the officers have erred, which I do not believe they have, then we will deal with that. If not, then the Minister’s decision will be overturned.”
- Angus Council just voted 15-14 in favour of secret hearing of proposal to take Education Secretary to Judicial Review
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How soon is something like this likely to be heard? And what if there’s a change of administration ahead of that?In other words, once they’ve formally started the process with the court, can the Council change its mind?
- Angus Council just voted 15-14 in favour of secret hearing of proposal to take Education Secretary to Judicial Review
From http://www.angus.gov.uk/new/releases-archive/2012/2012-02-10a.htmlThe council can confirm that elected members voted, 16 votes to 13, in favour of commencing judicial review proceedings in the Court of Session to challenge the legality of the decision of the Scottish Ministers to refuse to consent to the closure of Muirfield and Timmergreens Primary Schools in Arbroath.
- Angus Council just voted 15-14 in favour of secret hearing of proposal to take Education Secretary to Judicial Review
“If people believe in true scrutiny” !!!!!!!!The audacity of the man!
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Congratulations to Ewan and all in Arbroath!!!
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I’m not sure i could be happier with the way the results have gone! Congratulations to Ewan, a well deserved win!
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Excellent news and richly deserved success for Ewan.
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Congratulations to Ewan. Was with him at the count, he and his wife went through every emotion possible but brilliant to see them so happy at the end of it all.
Peter Nield, the main proponent of the superschool, was what can only be described as humiliated. Less than 200 first preference votes for a sitting education convener must be something of a record. He did not appear at the count – one of very few candidates who did not make it.
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Congratulations Ewan!
Now, how about a parent as convener of the Education Committee now that Mr Nield is no longer qualified to do the job?
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Well done Ewan and let’s hope the judicial review goes your way too!! Otherwise you will have got where you are through false allegations. Never mind though, either way you’re a winner – now that the SNP have power there will be no low cost affordable housing built in (the Muirfield site) your neighbourhood.
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Sour grapes much?
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And the schools issue, cougar – a figment of people’s imagination?
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On the matter of the Judicial Review Angus Council gave raised against the Education Secretary on the Muirfield determination – we understand and, on 3rd May, as the electorate voted, Angus Council instructed its counsel to ask for the case to be ‘continued’ – postponed – so that some of their arguments could be changed.
The case has now been ‘continued’ until 28th and 29th June.
Since counsel usually charge retainers, this continuation will be expensive.
As objective observers who have seen the evidence – and so has anyone who reads the articles we have published on this because we reproduced it – there is no question of ‘false allegations’ of flaws, distortions and procedural failures in the Angus case.
This is not something we – or anyone – wishes to see; but when we do, none of really have the option of ignoring it, if things are ever to be better.
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My understanding was that the judicial review was on the point of the legality of the govt decision and whether they exceeded their power and nothing to do with any claim that Ewan might have got any facts that he presented wrong.
The court time so far will have to be paid for by the council tax paying public, as those who decided not to await the result of these elections before forging ahead knew would be the case.
If the new administration pulls out of the case then at least the cost will be a lot lower than seeing it through to the end only to be told that the government did not exceed its power.
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Brilliant! Well done Ewan.
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Also worth commenting that the SNP have overall control of Angus Council now which should mean the ridiculous attempt to overturn the decision to keep Muirfield school open should come to an abrupt end.
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Well done Ewan. Your result brought a smile to my face. Rather more tense here in Argyll tonight!
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A storming result for Ewan and Angus! No doubt the judicial review will be cancelled and they’ll spend the money on something much more useful;-)
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