David Chadwick MP Calls for Public Inquiry into Godre’r Graig Primary School Scandal

David Chadwick, Welsh Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe, has called for a full public inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the closure and demolition of Godre’r Graig Primary School and the ongoing failure to provide the local community with a permanent replacement.

Mr Chadwick has written to the Welsh Education Secretary, Lynne Neagle, to express his deep concern that the issue remains unresolved and that residents in Godre’r Graig continue to face uncertainty about the future of their children’s education.

The MP recently visited Godre’r Graig Primary School and praised the dedication and commitment of the headteacher and staff, who have continued to provide an excellent standard of education despite working from temporary accommodation. However, he warned that the situation had now reached a critical point, with growing public distrust and no clear plan in place to return the school to its village.

In his letter, Mr Chadwick highlighted that it was becoming increasingly clear that there is no concrete plan for the school’s return and raised concerns that perhaps there never was one. He argued that this was unacceptable and contrary to the fundamental principle that children should be educated in line with their parents’ preferences.

Local residents have long questioned the handling of the school’s move to temporary portacabins and the demolition of the original building. Many feel they have not been told the full truth by public authorities. The decision by the Welsh Government not to provide funding for a new school building has only heightened those suspicions.

Mr Chadwick said that a public inquiry was now essential to establish the facts, provide accountability, and restore public trust.

He added that such an inquiry would not only allow the community to understand what went wrong but would also serve as a vital learning opportunity to prevent similar failures in the future.

The MP concluded that the situation had persisted for far too long and that the families and children of Godre’r Graig deserved clear answers and a fair resolution.

Commenting, David Chadwick MP said:

“It is deeply troubling that this situation remains unresolved. The people of Godre’r Graig have been left without clarity or confidence in the decisions made on their behalf.

“Our children deserve better, and my constituents deserve honesty and accountability. A full public inquiry is now the only way to deliver that.

“This community has waited too long for answers. It’s time for transparency, justice, and a plan for the future of Godre’r Graig Primary School. That’s why I am now calling for a full public inquiry into what has happened here.”

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