The Council’s proposes further investment plans in the Education portfolio for the 2023/24 financial year to support Trafford’s corporate priority to support children out of poverty and to have the best start in life. Enabling pupils 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 is awaiting DfE funding announcement but has assumed a similar level of DfE funding as in 2022/23 and hence has an indicative allocation of £2.477 million for Capital Maintenance for 2023/24.