The ongoing saga over the school hall at Breedon on the Hill has caught the eye of Private Eye.

Ian Hislop and friends highlight the row – centred on villagers’ use of a local school hall – in the current edition of the publication, and it’s clear which side they’ve taken.

“Jobsworths at Tory Leicestershire county council want to put an end to the villagers’ right to use their own hall…

“Win or lose, Leicestershire’s stubbornness will cost it dearly… If the council loses, taxpayers could end up forking out in excess of £3m to cover both sides’ costs – enough dosh to build several new village halls.”

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