News / Councillors invited on Sandness tour
COUNCILLORS in Shetland have been invited to visit one of the islands’ most remote communities to learn first hand what impact their proposal to close a tiny primary school would have.
During a public consultation meeting in Sandness last week, education officials were left in no doubt that the community unanimously opposes the closure plans under the council’s Blueprint for Education review.
The school’s parent council has now written to all 22 elected members urging them to visit the west side village on Friday.
Chairwoman Penny Armstrong said the parent council wanted to make sure councillors knew all the facts before they made such an important decision.
Councillors have been invited to come at 2pm on Friday for a short tour of the school and a presentation by pupils, after which they will be invited on a tour of the community and its main employer, Jamieson’s Spinning Mill.
“Parents, pupils, community members, employers and employees will be available to answer questions and provide information essential to your forthcoming decision,” the invitation says.
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