Cornwall Council has won funding for £5.7 million worth of school building repairs for 2000-01, a large proportion of its bid for around £8 million.

The money, given through the Government's 'New Deal for Schools', will be used for building repairs and maintenance, and health and safety projects. These will take in fire precaution works, boiler replacements, kitchen improvements, resurfacing car parks and playgrounds, and electrical re-wiring.