High School in Stockport Closed Due to Dangerous Concrete

A high school in Stockport will be closed tomorrow after an inspection found dangerous RAAC concrete in parts of the building. Stockport council said the 'difficult decision' to close Bramhall High had been taken because the safety of staff and pupils was of 'paramount concern'.

Local authorities and housing associations are inspecting their properties to look for RAAC. In a statement Stockport council said: "In line with updated guidance issued on August 31, 2023, by the UK Government on the treatment of Reinforced Aerated Autoclave Concrete in education settings, Stockport council has been carrying out further inspections on all schools across the borough.

READ MORE: Owner of hotel which didn't serve food jailed after claiming thousands of pounds in Eat Out To Help Out scam "Due to this Bramhall High School, Stockport, will be closed on Friday, November 10. This was a difficult decision to take, but the safety of staff and pupils is our paramount concern.

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