£302m for colleges to fix poor condition buildings
The government has announced £302 million for further education colleges across England to fix their dilapidated buildings, such as leaky roofs and broken windows.
The funding, which was announced by the Chancellor in the budget in October, is the first condition allocation for FE colleges in two years.
For the first time, the government is giving FE colleges the discretion and flexibility to decide how the funding should be spent – recognising providers are best placed to determine their own priorities to improve the condition and prevent the deterioration of their estate.
Skills Minister Jacqui Smith said: "Further education colleges are at the heart of our mission to grow the economy and train the next generation of skilled workers under our Plan for Change.
"But the college estate we inherited is simply not fit for purpose. Today’s funding addresses these issues, allowing colleges to focus on what they do best: breaking down barriers to opportunity and inspiring the workforce of the future."
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