Labour councillors are deeply worried about the effect that Government cuts could have on Ipswich Schools.

The Coalition Government has already frozen spending on Building Schools for the Future and, in the Budget, George Osborne has announced a 25% cut in funds for the Education department. The new school for Holywells and vital improvements to Chantry High School are at risk if funding is frozen.

Labour has tabled a Council Motion:

“This Council is deeply concerned about reports that funding may be withdrawn for the Building Schools for the Future programme and calls on the Government to honour the previous Labour Government’s commitment to rebuild or refurbish every secondary school in Ipswich.”

Labour Councillor Bryony Rudkin, who tabled the motion, said: “The new Coalition Government is pushing money to the most vocal with its ‘Free Schools’ but it must invest where need is greatest. Ipswich schools need to provide a first class setting for our children and any Coalition cuts will seriously impact on our children’s future.”