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Author: Sal

Motion to Abandon Schools Reforms Rejected By Councillors

Wednesday, 20th February, 2008 at 8:05 pm, Isle of Wight

Education, Newport, School Reform

The motion put forward by Councillor Patrick Joyce at tonight’s full council meeting to abandon the proposed shakeup of the schools system was rejected by the council tonight.

26 councillors voted against the motion, but 16 were standing by Cllr Joyce and joined him in the vote.

A full list of how your councillor voted can be found on the live coverage posting.

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