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Yesterday morning Cornwall Council leader Alec Robertson told his Cabinet colleagues that the Independent group would be meeting that afternoon to consider appointing someone to the "vital" education portfolio as a Cabinet Support Member. The Independent group did indeed meet - but again decided not to appoint anyone. So the education brief remains with Indy cabinet member Neil Burden, as part of his wide-ranging role looking after Children, Schools and Families. And the Indies, who want something with a bit more beef (economic regeneration?) remain at loggerheads with their Conservative coalition partners over the precise purpose of these unpaid Cabinet Support posts.