The Council’s investment plans in the Education portfolio for the next financial year support Trafford’s corporate priority preserving and improving educational excellence and ensure that pupils are able to thrive and achieve their educational outcomes through fit for purpose and high quality learning environments.

The Council also has a general duty under Section 2 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 to provide a safe working environment and hence respond to condition issues, which have health and safety implications.

To support the achievement of this duty, and to meet any risks in relation to school conditions and access, the Council has received an indicative allocation of £1.644 million for Capital Maintenance for 2019/20.