Penrith Beaconside primary school classroom extensions approved
It was worried about public transport provision as buses did not run at times corresponding with start and end of the school day.But councillors were told the school was committed to supporting sustainable transport, with fewer children being driven to school, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.Holliman said funding would come from cash given as part of a separate planning agreement and described the development as helping to "futureproof Penrith" in terms of more school places.Addressing environmental concerns which included the possibility of asbestos being found, she confirmed the work would not be carried out when the pupils were at school.The new classrooms will be for Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils.
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