Plans to deliver a new, modern learning building for Ysgol Uwchradd Caergybi has taken another significant step forward today (Thursday, 6 November 2025).
Following the Isle of Anglesey County Council Executive’s decision on 21 October 2025 to approve the publication of a statutory notice to relocate 11 to 18 year-old learners to a new £66 million school building, that notice has now been formally issued.
The proposed new building for the school, if approved, would be constructed near Holyhead Leisure Centre, subject to the successful procurement of land.
Publication of the statutory notice confirms the council’s intention to construct a new secondary school building to replace the current facilities.
This also triggers a 28-day statutory objection period, running from 6 November 2025 until 11:59pm on 3 December 2025, during which individuals and organisations may submit formal objections to the proposal.
Following the objection period, officers will prepare a report summarising and responding to any responses received. The council’s Executive will consider the report in January 2026 before it is submitted to Welsh Ministers for a final determination by March 2026, in accordance with the School Organisation Code.
Councillor Dafydd Roberts, Education and Welsh Language Portfolio Holder, said:
“The publication of this statutory notice marks an important milestone in our proposal to provide high-quality, sustainable education for young people in Caergybi. A modern new learning environment at Ysgol Uwchradd Caergybi would ensure that pupils have access to the best facilities and opportunities available.”
“This proposal directly supports one of the council’s key strategic aims – education – by helping to ensure effective provision today and long into the future.”
Director of Education, Skills and Young People, Aaron C Evans, added:
“Creating a modern, purpose-built school building for Ysgol Uwchradd Caergybi represents a major investment in education in Caergybi and its catchment area. This project would secure the long-term sustainability of secondary education locally and provide specialist learning spaces of the highest standard. “
“Such a facility will help ensure the best possible experiences and outcomes for our young people, while fully supporting the aims of the county council’s ‘Modernising Learning Communities and Developing the Welsh Language Strategy’.”
More information about the statutory notice for Ysgol Uwchradd Caergybi can be found on the council website.
Ends 6 November 2025
Notes to editors
The proposed new building would achieve a BREEAM ‘excellent’ rating as would meet Welsh Government’s Sustainable Communities for Learning programme standards.
Achieving the proposed plan would be dependent on ensuring financial support from Welsh Government. It is hoped that the estimated £65.9m cost of the building would be partly funded by the Welsh Government and the county council, through a MIM – Mutual Investment Model.
The statutory planning process would also need to be followed before any works could begin.