I haven’t totally made up my mind which way I shall vote on this issue…..if I get the opportunity to do so!

I like the sound of the modular proposals coming out of Biddenham Upper.

Given a blank slate and a choice between 2-tier and 3-tier, I would probably prefer the 2-tier system.

But we’re not.

I believe the emphasis is on the 2-tier proponents to prove their case that the massive change is needed and that the advantages of the massive change will far outweigh the disadvantages the massive change will cause the pupils facing the disruption caused by it.

Only Chris Hilliard and Mike Berrill have given me cause to think the massive change will be worth it. The consultation meetings and the Mayor’s words elsewhere have singularly failed to do so.

I also think it is totally wrong that the Mayor has not been present at consultation meetings, meetings that affect the biggest decision this Borough faces for the foreseeable future.

The Borough also has to find a way to ensure that the whole Council votes on this issue rather than the Mayor and his smaller Executive. If it does, given a choice between 2-tier and 3-tier only, I currently intend to vote 3-tier.