Park discipline "too little, too late"
1:30pm Tuesday 19th February 2008
A National Park officer has been disciplined following a damning report into a sale of a former MoD building.
Gary Meopham has been issued a final written warning after an investigation into the purchase of the Qinetiq building, East Blockhouse, Angle, by Mr Meopham and members of his family.
An extraordinary meeting was held yesterday to discuss the issue, but Angle resident Michael Bullock says the action is "too little too late."
He said: "It's a sad day. The situation was just crying out for some sort of action, this is no more than a slap on the wrist."
Members have now set up a special Investigation and Reputation committee to examine all aspects of the case.
Speaking after the meeting, Chairman Cllr Simon Hancock said: "The Authority is naturally disappointed and saddened that the issue has arisen and that perception of the organisation's good governance has been affected.
"We are determined to learn the lessons from this episode, and to ensure that such a situation does not occur again."
See Wednesday's Western Telegraph for the full story.
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