Horwich Advertiser Issue 608

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ID required SCHOOLS across Bol- ton containing rein- forced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) are set to benefit from rebuilds and major repairs after a key govern- ment announcement. The Department for Education has con- firmed that several schools across the bor- ough are included in a new round of the School Rebuilding Programme (SRP). The schools included are Thornleigh Salesian College, St. Bernard’s RC Primary School, St Andrews CEP and Canon Slade. St William of York RCP as well as St Ste- phen and All Martyrs CEP are listed to receive grants to remove RAAC. St James CEP, which had three classrooms c ont a i n i ng RA AC demolished in 2022, had already been included on the SRP list. The DfE has also announced that Thom- asson Memorial Spe- cial School is included within the programme due to issues unrelated to RAAC. Martin Donaghy, Bolton Council’s execu- tive cabinet member for children’s services, said: “This is an excellent result for Bolton with so many of our schools now Renovation: Westhoughton Town Hall A SPECIAL open event gave peo- ple their first look at the £3.5mil- lion plan that supporters say will secure the future of the historic Westhoughton Town Hall. The session at Westhoughton Library was the first chance for townsfolk to view the new internal designs for the building. Visitors also had the opportunity to learn more about the project, the pro- posed costs and the planned schedule of work. Renovating and securing the future of the landmark is a key part of Bolton Council’s wider West- houghton Town Centre Masterplan. The council allocated £3.5m to the project last year, with £1.5m coming from the District Centres Fund which is also delivering pro- jects in Farnworth, Horwich and Little Lever. In a statement the council said: “This £3.5m project is a significant investment and allows us to carry out the necessary repair work while also securing the town hall’s long- term future. “Built in 1903, Westhoughton Town Hall requires significant main- tenance and upkeep. “A key part of the redevelopment plan is to convert surplus space for office use by businesses, in order to bring in revenue to contribute to the ongoing maintenance costs. “The renovation plan also includes work on the council chamber and other parts of the building, ensuring the town hall continues to be used for civic and community activity.” Nick Peel, Bolton Council leader, said: “We know how proud West- houghton residents are of this his- toric building, and what an important role it plays in the local community. “This £3.5m project is a significant investment and allows us to carry out the necessary repair work while also securing the town hall’s long- term future.” Town hall plans unveiled RAAC-hit schools on rebuilding programme NEWS IN BRIEF PEOPLE living in Horwich, Westhoughton and Blackrod are being urged to take advantage of a government funded scheme to make their homes warmer, more efficient, and cheaper to heat. Feel the Benefit is a joint initiative from Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Bolton Council, NHS Greater Manchester, and Next Energy. BOLTON Stone Restoration has cleaned the Locomotive Works War Memorial in Horwich, returning it to its former glory. benefiting from invest- ment via the School Rebuilding Programme. “Every young person in Bolton deserves the best possible learning environment, and our outstanding teachers need to get on with their job instead of worrying about school facilities. “The council has been lobbying to secure RAAC funding for Bol- ton, and a great deal of hard work has gone into getting this over the line. “RAAC has been a cause of concern for everyone in recent months and we now look ahead to work starting as soon as possible.” THE North West’s largest wellbeing event, ‘It’s Mental Live’, delivered in partnership with Bolton Wanderers in the Community (BWitC), returned to the Toughsheet Community Stadium in Middlebrook. It included 13 ‘wellbeing zones’. An eggs-ceptional effort! CHORLEY dad Phil Meadowcroft made sure youngsters at Derian House had a cracking Easter – thanks to his big egg collection. Phil collected more than 150 choco- late eggs from family friends and work colleagues to hand over to the Chorley children’s hospice. The HGV driver, who lives in Buck- shaw Village, delivered them to the hospice alongside Brian Doran, direc- tor of Pier UK, the vacuum excavation company he works for. It’s not the first challenge Phil, whose children Noah and Ava are aged four and two, has undertaken for the hospice. In December he set himself a target of running 100,000 kilometres to raise funds for the charity. His goal was £1,000 but he actually raised more than £1,800, running the last five kilometres in fancy dress with some of his friends. Phil, 31, who is originally from Bol- ton, said: “As the dad of two young kids I know I’d do anything for them, so it is great to be able to do something for other children who need our help. “I’d like to say a big thank you to all my friends, family and work colleagues for putting smiles on people’s faces.” Phil hasn’t finished his efforts for Derian. He’s running the Chorley 10k to raise more cash and is working on plans to get people to donate gifts this Christmas. Donation: Phil, right, and Brian with some of the eggs collected for youngsters