Entries by Charlotte Westwood

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Raac-affected Durham school set for redevelopment

A school’s buildings affected by reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac) will be demolished as part of a major redevelopment. St Leonard’s Catholic School in Durham has had a planning application approved by the county council to start demolition on the buildings, after they were deemed unsafe. Hundreds of students have been taught in temporary accommodation […]

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Plans made for brand-new Nairn Academy

Scotland’s Highland Council is seeking the approval of plans for an all-new Nairn Academy. The council hopes to be able to demolish the current 50-year-old school buildings, which are in poor condition and contain asbestos. Potentially dangerous reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac) was discovered in the school last year. Highland Council officers have recommended that […]