PLANS to replace a historic school with a multi million pound new building were approved this week.

But campaigners against the scheme to replace Stockton Heath Primary School say they won't give up without a fight.

Government funding was secured earlier this year to revamp the crumbling school, but campaigners have been urging Warrington Borough Council not to replace the current building saying it would 'destroy our heritage.'

But on Monday, councillors approved a recommendation to rebuild the school from scratch with £4.3m funding after hearing that 70 per cent of those consulted over the scheme, wanted a new building.

Those against the scheme say they won't give up without a fight though.

One concerned parent said: "Our heritage is being destroyed, it belongs to us, not them. I pay my council tax and this is where it's going!

"We have not even got started yet. We will be holding a meeting to see where we can go forward from here. We know the building needs improvements, but we don't think this is the best option."

The Government has pledged £3.1m for the scheme, and the borough council has bumped that figure up to £3.9m but with added resources, the funding available for the new building and its facilities would reach £4.3m.

Councillor Colin Froggatt, executive board member for children's services, said: "The current school buildings are in serious need of repair, and as the health and safety of our children and staff is paramount, the new building will provide them with a safe and modern environment in which to teach and learn."