30/07/10 - £2.8 Million to be spent on Mount Pleasant Primary School

The work comprises extension and refurbishments to the existing school with external refurbishments and landscaping of play areas to include a woodland walk and a multi use games area.

Alan Brannen Headteacher comments;“I am looking forward very much to seeing the improvements to the school”

Thomas Vale Construction plan to get involved with the school once the new term begins in early September to provide the staff and pupils of Mount Pleasant School with safety talks, ‘Expectations Workshops’, seminars and updates on the progression of the works being carried out on the school.

Rob Lashford, Director at Thomas Vale adds; "As a local business we are very proud to be working in partnership with Shropshire Council and Mount Pleasant Primary Schoolin order to generate real added value benefits for both the school and the local community. This project will deliver tangible benefits and we will ensure full integration into the Mount Pleasant community."

Councillor Malcolm Price Chair of Governors comments;“I am delighted to see this level of investment in mount Pleasant Primary School following the decision to amalgamate the former Infant and Junior Schools. The amalgamation has resulted in savings to the council, and the investment in the building will result in savings to the school as well as a great learning space for pupils”