Go-ahead for new school in Barnoldswick

11:25am Friday 25th January 2013 in News

PLANS to build a new Barnoldswick Primary School next to West Craven High have been approved.

Barnoldswick councillors had campaigned against the plans due to concerns over an increase in traffic on Kelbrook Road, and the loss of playing fields.

The £11million scheme, which will also see the redevelopment of West Craven High School, was approved by councillors on Lancashire County Council’s development control committee.

Stuart Perigo, the county council’s planning chief, acknowledged the loss of open space but said it was the only suitable site for a new primary school in Barnoldswick.

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coates warder says...
6:30pm Fri 25 Jan 13

so why not re-open rainhall road school its just round the corner from church school no main road to cross no loss of football pitches etc.no spending £££ millions either as well. but then again we are awash with money in the coffers at the moment .have we not ?.

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rilistic says...
8:20pm Fri 25 Jan 13

Come on CW our children deserve modern state of the art buildings. Well done LCC.

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coates warder says...
10:52pm Sat 26 Jan 13

rilistic wrote:
Come on CW our children deserve modern state of the art buildings. Well done LCC.
you have to look at the wider picture. losing playing fields, locating the school next to a main road that has no crossings etc.yes i agree our kids deserve the best but who is paying for it...we cant afford it.maybe you will pay extra tax etc ,i cant afford it.and the county cant.please explain how we can etc and explain the loss in playing fields etc .come on im waiting

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