Six begin legal challenge over scrapping of BSF

Six councils have started their legal challenge against the government over its decision to axe the £55billion Building Schools for the Future scheme.

The Judicial Review into the Government's decision began today at the Royal Courts of Justice.

The six local authorities are: Waltham Forest Council, Kent County Council, Luton Borough Council, Nottingham City Council, Newham Council and Sandwell Council.

Waltham Forest Council leader, Cllr Chris Robbins, said: "We have significant levels of deprivation in our borough and Building Schools for the Future (BSF) was a once in a lifetime opportunity to raise the aspirations of our entire population. That chance has been snatched away from future generations and will have a devastating impact for years to come.

"We stand to lose £275 million of investment. Because the government wouldn’t sit down amicably and explain their decision to us, this judicial review is the only avenue left open so with some regret that is the path we have followed.”