RAAC

RAAC removal is underway across Lancashire hospitals, including Blackpool Victoria and Royal Blackburn

RAAC removed or set for removal at Lancashire hospitals

The funding could benefit hundreds of schools across the country

Huge investment into 'crumbling' schools - what it means for pupils

The Sands Centre, Carlisle was closed on Friday and Saturday after the high winds caused damage to the canopy, which had been fitted as part of the RAAC replacement on the Sands’ auditorium roof.

Footage courtesy of cumbrianroofingsolutionsltd.com

Storm Eowyn batters temporary RAAC roof canopy on auditorium

RAAC is a lightweight, 'bubbly' form of concrete commonly used in roofs and occasionally in walls and floors. It was popular with the construction industry from the 1950s through to the 1990s.

Hospital posing risks to patients & staff to be rebuilt 'at pace'

Some older school buildings may pose a safety risk

Government to survey older schools for defects - what you need to know

Here's what has been announced for education in Chancellor Rachel Reeves' first Budget

Budget day: What has been announced for schools and education?

There’s been a push from politicians and organisations across Preston for the government to help get the Guild Hall back open -or rebuilt

Why Preston will need to 'get lucky' for Guild Hall to reopen fully anytime soon

Two new courtrooms are set to open at Fleetwood Nightingale Court to help with the backlog of cases caused by RAAC findings.

Nightingale Court to help deal with cases backlog

Clockwise from top left - Cllr Matthew Brown (Labour leader of Preston City Council), Cllr Sue Whittam (Conservative opposition leader) and Cllr John Potter (Liberal Democrat group leader)

The Big Preston Election Debate: city politicians on the issues that matter

Some parts of Our Lady's Catholic High in Fulwood were found to contain the concrete known as RAAC

'Rebuild' confirmed for Preston school containing 'crumbling concrete'

Specialist RAAC engineers have carried out an inspection of the
Guild Hall and it has been confirmed that RAAC (reinforced autoclaved
aerated concrete) is present in the roof panels of the Grand Hall and Charter
Theatre venues within the building.

Makeshift venue to replace Preston's Guild Hall being prepared

Blackpool Magistrates Court

Decision made over future of Blackpool Magistrates Court

Preston Weekender has been postponed until May 2024.

Preston Weekender delayed due to RAAC

A general view of scaffolding at Balbardie Primary School on September 04, 2023 in Bathgate, Scotland, after its buildings were found to contain RAAC. Credit: Getty Images

Breaking 43 more schools found to have crumbly RAAC concrete

St Mark's House in Stanley Street, Preston was closed temporarily while specialist contractors safely removed asbestos so the building could be inspected for RAAC

Civil service offices evacuated over fears of 'crumbling concrete'

The Foxton Centre’s youth and community centre in Knowsley Street, Avenham has been closed off following structural surveys found the presence of RAAC (Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete) in roof panels

Foxton Centre forced to close with immediate effect
One of Preston’s main charities helping rough sleepers in the city has been forced to close due to ‘presenting a danger of collapse’.
Emma Downey

Preston Magistrates Court. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

Breaking Preston Magistrates Court to be shut for 'at least three months'

The Guild Hall was due to be back in business in November

Blow to Preston Guild Hall comeback as 'crumbly concrete' suspected in the roof

A previous Preston Weekender on the Flag Market

Preston Weekender: is it still on or cancelled over the Guild Hall's closure?

Heathrow airport said it was taking “remedial steps” to mitigate any safety risk due to RAAC.

Heathrow & Gatwick confirm presence of collapse-prone RAAC concrete

Our Lady's Catholic High School in Fulwood will not initially be open to all pupils when its delayed new term starts next week

Preston school to remain shut over 'concrete collapse' concerns

Fulwood Academy is starting the new term two days late after structural checks

Preston school to reopen after concerns about 'crumbly concrete' forced closure

Concerns ocer concrete amongst parents at Fulwood Academy sparked a fresh survey of the site, which kept the school shut at the start of the autumn tern

'Safety first' call over any Lancashire school that may have 'crumbly concrete'

Fulwood Academy will be closed on 4th and 5th September (image: Google)

Another Preston school closes for assessment over 'collapsing concrete' crisis

Our Lady's Catholic High, in Fulwood, will not open as expected next week (image: Google)

Preston school closed over 'concrete collapse' fears amid transparency call

Some Lancashire schools are being inspected because their age puts them at risk of having been built with a concrete that can fail without warning

Preston school being inspected 'as a precaution' over concrete collapse concerns

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