THERE is no RAAC concrete in schools in Carmarthenshire according to the council.

Carmarthenshire County Council carried out extensive investigations in its schools to detect the presence of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in the premises built during the time period when RAAC was utilised and contained flat roofs.

The council has now completed its investigations and has confirmed that there are no traces of RAAC in any of the school settings managed by the council across the county borough.

Cllr Glynog Davies, cabinet member for education and Welsh language, said: “We take the safety of our educational facilities seriously, and these investigations were conducted with utmost diligence and care.

“We are pleased to report that our schools are free from RAAC, providing peace of mind to parents, students, and the community at large and I would like to extend my thanks to council officers for their hard work and giving this important task their full attention.

“The council’s rigorous approach to these investigations demonstrates its dedication to maintaining high standards of safety and integrity in all educational spaces. As always, the wellbeing of students remains a top priority for Carmarthenshire County Council, and these findings reinforce our commitment to providing a secure environment for learning.”

The presence of RAAC in school buildings across England meant that dozens of schools were unable to open fully – with some not opening at all – at the start of the new school term in September. Schools in Wales were not as badly affected, however, structural surveys were carried out by all local authorities.