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Pupils from Siddal Moor Sports College took part in an official turf cutting ceremony on Tuesday to mark the start of a £14.5 million remodelling project at their school.
Work on building the new Hollingworth Business and Enterprise College has officially started as part of the Building Schools for the Future programme to transform the borough’s secondary schools.
Leaders of all three main political parties have signed a cross-party election pledge aimed at promoting mutual respect and eliminating discrimination in the forthcoming election campaign.
Students at St Cuthbert’s RC High School met three local councillors as part of a three week project aimed at increasing young peoples’ awareness in the importance of democracy.
Residents across the borough are being asked to participate in a survey which will help to determine the future of local housing.
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