24/06/09 - Cllr Tomlinson Cuts The Sod At PS7

Cllr Justin Tomlinson officially cut the sod to begin the work on PS7, the new Primary School for Oakhurst.

Cllr Justin Tomlinson had led a local campaign, working with local residents to firstly secure funding for the school, but also to win a competition process against a faith school bid.  For a full history of the campaign please view:

http://www.abbeymeadsintouch.com/page/15/

Whilst work on site has only just begun, the first intake of children will be this September will local parents snapping up places in the initial temporary buildings whilst the school building work is completed ready for the 2010 in take.

Cllr Justin Tomlinson, "I am delighted work has begun on the new school.  We have shown throughout the process what a difference local residents can make.  This will be a wonderful community facility for local residents."