🏗️📚 **Funding Fiasco for Neath Port Talbot School!**
The saga around Godre’r Graig School, closed in 2019 due to landslide risks, takes another twist! Concerns over funding for a new Swansea Valley school have been raised after Plaid Cymru MS Sioned Williams grilled the Welsh Government. Who’s footing the bill for a safe new school?
The original Godre’r Graig Primary was shut when safety issues emerged, shifting students to temporary portakabins by Cwmtawe Community School. A shiny new facility for 630 students was proposed, involving the closure of Alltwen and Llangiwg schools as well. However, these plans got the red light from the coalition council after a public uproar.
In a spirited plea to the First Minister, Williams asked for recognition of the unique circumstances Godre’r Graig faces. The response didn’t satisfy, leading Williams to label it “shameful” and vow further action. She insists that the current government doesn’t repeat past mistakes, which she says almost ripped the heart out of the community.
The original school building met the wrecking ball in 2024. Now the focus is on securing support for the new school without leaving the Swansea Valley out in the educational cold. 📚⛏️
The debate continues—what’s your take on the school’s future? 🏫💬 Stay tuned for updates!