Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness is encouraging schools throughout East Yorkshire to apply for the Government’s newly announced school building scheme.
The new programme will be privately financed and open to schools, academies and local authorities that can demonstrate the greatest need.
Graham said;
“I am pleased that the Government is providing funding for school facilities and making sure it goes to those areas with buildings in the worst shape. For too long we have allowed funding to be driven by political considerations rather than the disrepair of the buildings in the area. It was time for a change.”
“Building Schools for the Future achieved too little at too great a cost. It is right that we should be moving forward with a programme that puts the focus on schools in the worst condition.”
He also welcomed the news that the Government is addressing the needs of local authorities by providing £500 million for extra school places – meeting the extra pressures caused by increased birth rates.
In addition, Graham expressed support for the Government’s efforts to cut down on bureaucracy and focus on limiting unnecessary costs when building schools.
“We need to limit red tape and provide the best value for money when it comes to schools. Doing anything less is a disservice to the children who are this country’s future,” the MP said.
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