Wrexham schools to benefit from over £600k Welsh Government funding boost

Schools across Wrexham are to receive a share of more than £600,000 to pay for small scale repairs and maintenance under plans announced by the Welsh Government.

In total, £14m will be handed out to local authorities across Wales for essential school maintenance, which compliments the work of the 21st Century Schools Programme.

It is intended to be used for work such as boiler repairs, plumbing, caretaker costs, painting and decorating and replacing flooring.

Locally schools in Wrexham will receive a share of £610,000.

Wrexham’s Assembly Member, Lesley Griffiths has welcomed the investment and said: “After eight long years of UK Government austerity, everyone is aware budgets are tight but I hope this Welsh Government funding will help alleviate some of the financial pressure on our local schools.”

“School maintenance issues can be costly and time consuming but this funding will help ensure teachers and staff can concentrate on supporting students.”

“I trust Wrexham Council will transfer the money to schools as quickly as possible so essential work can begin.”

Cllr Phil Wynn, lead member for education, said: “On behalf of Wrexham schools I welcome the Welsh Government’s recent announcement that they have identified a budget of £14m to assist schools across Wales in offsetting small scale repairs and maintenance costs incurred during the current financial year.

“The £610,000 allocated to Wrexham will be distributed directly to all schools my March 31st using the formula provided by the Welsh Government.

“The Leader of the Council, Cllr Mark Pritchard, has written directly to the First Minister, Carwyn Jones, to thank him for the allocation to Wrexham.”