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Education Schools Condition Allocation Capital Maintenance Programme for 2026/27

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Richmond Council is discussing proposals for allocating £1.5 million for urgent school maintenance in the 2026/27 financial year.

Richmond Council is discussing proposals for its Education Schools Condition Allocation Capital Maintenance Programme for 2026/27, which aims to allocate £1.5 million for urgent school maintenance. The Education and Children's Services Committee reviewed these proposals in January 2026, focusing on essential works to prevent school closures and address health and safety issues.

The programme, set for the 2026/27 financial year, prioritises works to prevent school closures, address safeguarding concerns, and rectify urgent health and safety issues. Identified projects include boiler replacements and emergency lighting installations at various schools, with the £1.548 million programme addressing critical needs when school bids for maintenance exceed available funds.

Key facts

  1. Richmond Council is set to allocate £1.5 million for urgent school maintenance. Source
  2. Proposals for the programme were reviewed by the Education and Children's Services Committee in January 2026. Source
  3. The programme is for the 2026/27 financial year. Source
  4. The total value of the programme is £1.548 million. Source
  5. Key projects include boiler replacements and emergency lighting installations. Source
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