KEPIER TRUST

Motion Text

That this House welcomes plans to renovate and extend the Kepier, which was founded by Royal Charter in 1574 as the first school in Houghton-le-Spring, Tyne and Wear, and remained an educational establishment until after the First World War; notes that it is currently used by many local community groups and organisations especially to offer education to all, in keeping with the founders' wishes; further notes that a preliminary report recommends that work should commence on urgent repairs, renovations and to extend amenities; calls upon all hon. Members of the House and the local community in Houghton to back this worthwhile scheme being overseen by the Kepier Trust; and hopes that the Kepier will serve the community for another 432 years.