The Suffolk Hyde Affair - Doc 19 Aldeburgh Fire Station

Ken Seager

From: Ken Seager

Sent: Friday, January 08, 1999 9:26 AM

To: Colin Hodge; Sarah Davies; Graham Smith; Ken Seager;
Malcolm Alcock; Simon Smith; Trevor Tinley

Subject: Wigglesworth

After much deliberation, and having sought the advice of Chris Jackson and members, it is the considered opinion of county Personnel that the two Wigglesworth cases should be combined in one hearing before a disciplinary tribunal of elected members. Having spoken to the Chief, I have indicated a reluctant acceptance.
This is my least favoured option, but there are powerful organisational arguments in favour of this approach. As the Chief points out, if solicitors and members favour it, we run a risk of putting their noses out of joint if we dig in. It will make the business of presenting (Colin and graham) that much more tricky.

It isn’t clear yet whether or not any of us will end up as witnesses. It could still be the case that Colin and or graham is excluded from involvement on those grounds. As soon as I get a list of approved witnesses from DJM, I’ll let each of you know your fate.

Sarah – please let Jo Campbell know.

Ken