The Chair of the Council’s Education and Families Committee comments on plans for refurbishment works at Dunrossness Primary School.
Davie Sandison, Chair of the Council’s Education and Families Committee, said: “We recognise that there has been a lot of concern recently expressed by parents in the community about the removal of temporary classrooms at the Dunrossness Primary School. These buildings had served their purpose well but now that they have been dismantled, we can focus on the plans to refurbish other parts of the school to best meet the future education needs of pupils.
“We are wholly committed to looking ahead and to have positive engagement with parents and the wider school community. We need to share collective views and agree the detail of the building improvements, and the timescale and costs. We all want the school buildings to be fit for purpose for many years to come, and the views of parents, pupils and staff will help us to shape that.”
After review, the Council’s Planning Service has reaffirmed the position that no application for planning permission was required for the demolition of the temporary classrooms.