Still no sign of Flash Ley school reopening - one year after toxic gas find
A Stafford primary school which closed because of a toxic gas remains shut indefinitely, with the quality of air still too poor to begin work in some areas.
Flash Ley school has been closed since October last year when around 20 children fell ill from a toxic gas.
It was due to reopen last month, but Staffordshire County Council revealed earlier in the year that the date would have to be pushed back for 'several weeks' because levels of formaldehyde were still 'too high'.
In a statement released by the County Council today, they revealed that the sports pitches had reopened and work had begun in 'most areas' of the school, with redecoration work to take place after that.
But the statement also revealed that workers have not been able to start work in other parts because the air quality is 'yet to reach safe levels'.
The council declined to provide an opening date or a time-frame when asked by the Express & Star.
County Councillor Ben Adams, cabinet member for learning and skills, said: "We want all of the pupils and staff to return to the school as soon as possible, but the safety of the whole school community will always remain our top priority.
"There has already been good progress, and we are doing everything we can to reopen the school as soon as possible.
"I want to thank parents and staff for their continued patience and support, and we will be sure to let them know first when we have a definite return date."
