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Lewis Smith

Controversial plans for new Swansea Valleys super school scrapped

Neath Port Talbot Council have made a decision to reject the controversial proposals for a Swansea Valley super school in Pontardawe this week, at a special cabinet meeting that took place on April 19.

The long-standing plans would have seen primary schools at Alltwen, Llangiwg and Godre'rgraig closed and replaced by a new school for 630 full-time pupils and 140 part-time nursery age pupils, alongside a special learning centre and public swimming pool if given the go-ahead.

However, council bosses in attendance at the meeting voted against the development, following a lengthy discussion that included talking points on school transport, educational standards, and community impact.

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