The Trustees of the Fowey Grammar School Foundation feel it is necessary to respond publicly to the Mayor of Fowey in relation to her column in the December Fowey News regarding the Old Grammar School Garden. Whilst we appreciate the affection of some for this space, there is more at stake than the current use provided by Fowey Town Council.

For the last seven years, FGSF has leased the above gardens at a peppercorn rent of £1 per year to Fowey Town Council. It has been decided by the trustees that this agreement does not meet our charitable obligations of maximising the charity’s assets.