BURY College will receive a share of a £400m plus round of a government fund that has been set aside to upgrade further education buildings.

The college is one of 62 that will be given a cash boost from the latest round of the £1.5bn Further Education Capital Transformation Fund.

The government says the investment will ensure that colleges are "great places to learn and students have access to modern, fit-for-purpose facilities".

The funding will back colleges to undertake building or refurbishment projects that will "dramatically improve learning environments, including the creation of dedicated teaching facilities for subjects, such as automotive, ICT, science and engineering".

It will also support more people to get the training they need to progess into rewarding jobs and plug skills gaps.

Some colleges will also construct new teaching spaces to replace buildings in poor condition elsewhere in town centres or on campuses.

Minister for Skills Alex Burghart said: “Our priority is making sure that every student receives the high-quality training needed to secure a well-paid job, so that businesses in growth sectors such as construction, engineering and digital have a strong talent pipeline as we continue to level up opportunities across the country.

“That is why we are investing to ensure colleges can create modern, fit-for-purpose spaces that meet the needs of students and the communities they serve – and most importantly continue to be fantastic places to learn.”

The Further Education Capital Transformation fund was first launched in September 2020 by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.