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Stuart McMillan MSP, (SNP) has welcomed the announcement from the Scottish Government that a new primary school is to be built in Kirkintilloch.
The primary school element of the first tranche of the new school building programme will see 21 new school building projects across 19 local authorities with Lairdsland Primary the first in East Dunbartonshire.
Mr. McMillan said;
"This announcement shows just how committed the Scottish Government is to reversing the trend of under investment and neglect in Scotland's school estate seen in previous decades.
"Teachers and pupils in Kirkintilloch will benefit from this investment and I am delighted the engagement process with COSLA and East Dunbartonshire Council has resulted in Lairdsland Primary being identified as the school to receive funding first here."
Councillor Gillian Renwick said;
"I am delighted for the teachers, pupils and parents of Lairdsland Primary – they have fought for a very long time for better facilities at their school, this is fantastic news for them.
"The school isn't fit for purpose and literally crumbling to pieces, but that hasn't stopped the teachers and pupils fostering a great school spirit which is being rewarded with a brand new building.
"This is such a boost to the community and another example, along with the Town Centre Regeneration Funding, of how the Scottish Government are supporting East Dunbartonshire. We look forward to more in the future!"
Author : Stuart McMillan MSP & Cllr Gillian Renwick
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