Kirklees Council to invest £4.1million in district’s schools.

Today, Tuesday 9 April, Cabinet approved plans to invest £4.1million to improve school buildings across the district and enhance learning environments for thousands of pupils and staff.

These improvements will include essential conditioning works to install new roofs, electrical equipment, boilers, heating and LED lighting systems, and upgrades to access for children with additional needs.

By replacing older, inefficient systems with modern, energy efficient materials and equipment these works will also help reduce the carbon footprint for the council and support the councils work in tackling the climate emergency.

When will the works take place?

The programme of works will be completed within the school holiday periods to avoid disruption to children, families, and staff.

David Shepherd, Strategic Director for Growth and Regeneration, Kirklees Council said:

''The health and safety for pupils and staff, alongside providing quality learning environments, is a key priority. These works are part of an essential school maintenance programme that the council carries out each year to ensure that Kirklees schools remain safe, dry, warm, and secure, ensuring positive outcomes for children both now and in the future.''

"By investing to make their facilities cleaner and greener at the same time, we can have a major, positive impact for many years to come."

Schools with the biggest projects include Westborough High school, Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery, Battyeford CE (VC) Primary School, Flatts Nursery School, and Westmoor Primary school.

More information

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