Hampshire County Council has set aside £4,345,000 to carry out building repairs at seven schools across the county, including several serving the Southampton area in Hampshire. The money will pay for new roofs and high-performance windows to make classrooms warmer and more energy efficient.
Among the schools receiving funding is Orchard Junior School in Dibden Purlieu, which is set to receive £605,000 for its upgrades. Other local sites included in the plan are Locks Heath Infant School and Ranvilles Infant School in Fareham.
The council plans to use the money provided by the Department for Education to improve insulation and stop heat from escaping. These changes are designed to prevent schools from having to close during cold weather and to help lower electricity and gas bills by keeping heat inside.
Councillor Nick Adams-King is expected to formally approve the spending on 5 March 2026. To avoid bothering pupils during lessons, the building work is planned to take place during the school summer holidays later this year.
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