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SNP REPRESENTATIVES WELCOME FUNDING FOR NEW FORRES ACADEMY

31/10/2023

SNP representatives Richard Lochhead MSP and Forres Councillor Scott Lawrence have welcomed the announcement of funding for a new Forres Academy by the Scottish Government. 

Commenting Moray's SNP MSP said:

“I’m delighted the Scottish Government has committed to funding to build a new Forres Academy, which will bring huge benefits to pupils, staff and the wider community.

“Given the current situation with RAAC and the closure of part of the existing school estate, this funding for a new school couldn’t be more welcome.

“The SNP Government has a track record of investing in Moray schools, whether that’s building new schools or refurbishing others, and I’m so pleased that young people in Forres are next to benefit from our investment in the school estate.”

Forres Cllr Scott Lawrence said:

“I am absolutely delighted that Forres Academy has been successful in its bid to the Learning Estate Improvement Programme fund.

“This announcement not only represents a huge amount of work from staff at Moray Council and Forres Academy, but is another huge investment in the town by the Scottish Government.

“The last few months have presented a lot of challenges to pupils and staff at Forres Academy, which have been risen to admirably, and the prospect of a brand new school will mean some light at the end of the tunnel.

“I look forward to seeing how the development of the new school takes shape, providing a modern community facility for everyone in the Forres area.”

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