Aberlady Primary School Expansion: New Nursery & Classrooms

0:00East Lofi and Council just greenlit a big extension for Aberlady Primary School, adding new classrooms and nursery space to serve more local families. This upgrade doubles early learning spots from 20 to 40 and gives the school its own kitchen for hot meals instead of deliveries from down the road. It's the third approval like this in six years, but the first time they're actually pushing forward with work starting this summer. They'll ditch those temporary playground units and sheds, then build a dedicated nursery garden for the kids to plan grow. Folks in the community mostly cheer it on, with just one letter coming in that prays the investment for long-term gains. That note raised questions about nursery hours and costs during construction, but planters said those aren't part of the decision. The council's earmarked 3.5 million pounds for the project, and from August, Aberlady switches to term time nursery only, matching wider. Cuts to full-time spots across the area. Most people are hyped, calling it a nursery to primary to hub that wraps everything up

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