MP's Fury Over Failed School Construction Project
A Brentwood school for children with moderate learning difficulties has been left operating on a building site after a Department for Education construction project collapsed. Alex Burghart, the MP for Brentwood and Ongar, expressed his extreme anger following a visit to the Endeavour School in Brentwood last week.
He had expected to open a lovely new-build school with state-of-the-art facilities, but instead was greeted by an unfinished building site. The project failed after one of the building sub-contractors went bust and serious faults were discovered with the work that had already been started.
Staff and Pupils Forced to 'Work Around' Failure
The situation has forced the school's wonderful staff and pupils to adapt their routines and education around the incomplete and faulty construction work. Mr Burghart was clear that this was an unacceptable state of affairs for an excellent school that does great work in educating and supporting young people.
In response, the MP has vowed to write to the Secretary of State for Education to insist on an urgent meeting. He plans to demand answers on what went so badly wrong and what concrete steps will be taken to get the school community back into a building that is fit for purpose.
A Bright Spot: Brentwood's Festive Spirit
On a more positive note from the same weekly column, the MP highlighted the vibrant atmosphere in Brentwood town centre during the annual Lighting Up Ceremony. Despite torrential rain on Saturday, the event marking the start of the festive shopping season drew crowds.
The High Street, which has recently been resurfaced with new tarmac after several weeks of closure to traffic, was looking great. Mr Burghart made a direct plea to residents, urging them to support local businesses and make the most of the town's vibrant centre in the run-up to Christmas.
