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Search the Public Notice PortalA ROW has erupted over the planned demolition of an old early years building in Stewarton.
Parents of Nether Robertland Primary School say they are "deeply concerned" about the proposed demolition of the former Early Childhood Centre (ECC) on the school grounds.
The building was most recently used by an out-of-school club, but has not been used during school hours since a new ECC was built nearby several years ago.
The school's Parent Council believes demolishing the building is "short-sighted" given growing capacity issues at schools in the town.
A spokesperson said: "For years, parents and staff have hoped to see it repurposed to support the school community. Although we were told this was not possible, its recent use by the Rascals out-of-school club has shown it remains functional and highly beneficial for pupils.
"Demolishing the building appears short-sighted and inconsistent with East Ayrshire Council’s Learning Estate Strategy, which recognises growing capacity needs in Stewarton and calls for more ASN provision.
"The building is understood to be structurally sound and could continue serving as an educational and community resource.
"Refurbishment would also align with the council’s environmental objectives by avoiding the carbon costs of demolition.
"Given strong parental concern and ongoing frustration over limited school investment, we have requested urgent clarification from the council on why this valuable asset cannot be retained.
"We have been advised the council has made a decision but we believe this is simply not good enough."
East Ayrshire Council has said the building is "not required for educational use", and that its demolition will allow for traffic management improvements at the school.
A spokesperson said: "East Ayrshire Council can confirm cabinet agreed to declare the building surplus and proceed to demolition.
"The demolition of the building will then allow improvements with traffic management on site.
"The council can also confirm that the building has been vacant since the ECC moved to the new build facility and that the education service has confirmed it is not required for educational use due to capacity within the primary school."
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