WARRINGTON is to receive an £8.3 million boost from the Government to start rebuilding primary schools in the borough.
Funding plans worth £3.55 billion across England have been confirmed by schools secretary Ed Balls – and were given 
a swift welcome by Coun Terry O’Neill, leader of the Labour Group on Warrington Borough Council.
Warrington’s share will be £8,378,000 – and the aim of the programme is to rebuild or refurbish half the primary schools in the borough.
Coun O’Neill (pictured) said: “Children deserve the best facilities that we can build and teachers deserve better classrooms to work in. So this funding is a really welcome boost for education in our area.
“Ten years ago classrooms were in a terrible state. That’s been transformed by the biggest ever investment in new buildings, computers and other facilities. “During the Autumn term we have seen pupils moving into the new St Elphins Primary School, built thanks to a £4 million investment by the Government.
“But there is still more to do to get the very best facilities in all our schools and replace old buildings that are no longer fit for the job.
“At this challenging time for our economy, it’s vital that we sustain our investment in public services. This huge capital investment will not only improve the education of our children, but help to support jobs in the construction industry and local businesses who will be crucial to fitting out the new and refurbished schools.”
