05.11.19
Over £6m investment into Leicester City Council schools and public buildings
Leicester City Council are investing nearly £5m into improving the fabric and facilities of school buildings across the region.
This money comes as a part of a wider programme of works and will be spent on a large number of upgrades, including energy-efficient schemes, electrics works, heating, window replacement, site security and accessibility for pupils with disabilities.
On top of this, over £1.1m is being invested in restoring a number of public buildings and amenities throughout the city, including historic landmarks, parks, leisure centres, libraries and other community facilities.
The council has announced this week a £4.96m investment into its Children’s Capital Improvement Programme 2019, the most recent of a series of measures to maintain and improve school buildings.
Leicester City Mayor Peter Soulsby said:
“Both of these programmes will see investment made to well-used buildings and other sites across the city, to ensure they continue to offer facilities meeting the modern standards of safety, energy efficiency and accessibility.”
“Some of the improvements at schools will be major works, such a renewing heating systems or electrical safety work, while others will involve smaller repairs or replacement works to ensure our schools are at the best.”
“Additionally, by improving our parks, heritage buildings, libraries and sports centres, we are securing their future as safe, welcoming public buildings for everyone to use.”
“Some of these, such as the Magazine and Cavendish House, are among the city’s oldest buildings and we’ve worked with Historic England on work to ensure they are preserved for future generations.”
Spending breakdowns include £1.1m on replacing old windows in 10 schools, £679,000 on upgrading the hearing systems and £400,000 over two years for carbon reduction schemes in a bid to tackle the climate emergency.
£498,000 is due to be spent at buildings including the Town Hall, Central Library, Adult Education College, Rushey Mead Library and De Montfort Hall on works including heating and electrical upgrades, asbestos removal and disability adaptations.