Plans to delay opening of new Builth Wells school until 2028

Powys Welsh-medium school opening could be delayed by a year

The proposed delay has been recommended due to construction and procurement challenges identified during the building design phase.

Plans to delay opening of new Builth Wells school until 2028

The opening of Ysgol Bro Epynt, the new Welsh-medium all-age school planned for Builth Wells, could be moved from September 2027 to September 2028. Powys County Council’s Cabinet will be asked to approve the change at its meeting on Tuesday 20 October, after challenges were identified with the building work needed to prepare the site [...]

Cabinet to review Ysgol Bro Epynt opening date

Powys County Council’s Cabinet will meet on Tuesday 20 October to decide whether to push back the opening of Ysgol Bro Epynt by a year. The Welsh‑medium all‑age school, slated for Builth Wells, was originally due to welcome pupils in September 2027. Council officials say challenges identified in the building design now make a September 2028 launch more realistic. Key concerns centre on procurement delays, construction timescales and the ability …

Cabinet to consider new opening date for Ysgol Bro Epynt

Powys County Council's Cabinet will next week consider changing the opening of Ysgol Bro Epynt, the new Welsh-medium all-age school planned for Builth Wells, from September 2027 to September 2028.