SAFETY CONCERNS VOICED OVER HIGH SCHOOL RELOCATION PLAN

CONCERNS over the safety of children getting to a proposed new school building were among the issues raised amid the objections to relocate a Holyhead high school.

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The potential for traffic issues, antisocial behaviour and the loss of a building' with "significant" local history were also highlighted in an Objection Report over plans for Ysgol Uwchradd Caergybi.

The ageing school was one of the first blighted during the RAAC concrete crisis in 2023, and needs costly maintenance to keep running.

Anglesey Council has considered various options, but proposed relocating pupils to a newly built school at an estimated cost of £66 million.

The preferred site is on land near Holyhead Leisure Centre.

Public views were sought in the summer, showing 79% in favour and 21% against relocation.

The council executive will now consider a Objection Report following the outcome of a recent statutory consultation when it meets on Tuesday, January 6.

The council had to publish its intention to progress the proposal to relocate the school through a statutory notice which was published on November 6, 2025.

A statutory period of 28 days for objections ended on December 3, 2025, with "two valid objections" received - although responses included more than one reason. A third objection was considered invalid.

At the New Year meeting, following consideration of the Objection Report, the executive will be asked to consider recommendations.