Former MHK angry at land swap

Publication Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2011  16:05

David Cannan has campaigned against the move
David Cannan has campaigned against the move

The former MHK for Michael is angry permission has been granted for a land swap at the local primary school.

Dandara needs a section of the school grounds at Douglas Road Corner to give access to a new housing estate.

The Department of Education has agreed to let the developer have the land in exchange for a slightly larger plot to the rear of school.

Minister Eddie Teare believes it will benefit the school, but many local residents have been opposed to the move for a number years.

David Cannan who retired as MHK recently had been against a deal being made...

 

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