Part of the major works at a Kenilworth primary school have been "delayed indefinitely" but other areas of the project are due to move forward.

Liberal Democrat councillors have issued an update on the much-delayed project to extend St John's Primary School and create more places for children with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs as well as to expand the school to two-form entry and provide 200 extra spaces.

Works - led by Warwickshire County Council (WCC) - were due to be finished in 2025 but work is now hoped to begin at the end of this year.

The update split the work into three areas. 'Zone A' will see three new rooms built next to the upper playground and an application for these has now been submitted.

"The good news is that this work will enable the school to receive up to 14 children with compared to the current maximum of three children," the Lib Dems said.

"For families living with children with these needs, these new local facilities, delayed by the current and previous administrations, will be vital.

"The [...] building work will include provision of a new KS2 library and toilets."

Building work is hoped to start in October 2026 and be completed by August 31 2027.

Less positive news was delivered in the update for the other two zones.

"WCC has confirmed that plans for these new extra classrooms also at the KS2 end of the school are now paused indefinitely," the update continued.

"The reason given is the falling birth rate, although we have challenged what school sufficiency plans are in place if, even though it would not be welcome, new housing development takes place in the St John's area."

The yellow zigzag markings on Mortimer Road are due to be repainted in August.

A "much needed" play area for SEMH children outside the old library is also planned, with works hoped to be finished in time for the 2026/27 year.

"Throughout all the delays since 2024 the staff at the school have continued brilliantly to support pupils," the update continued.

"For the school staff, for families living with children with special needs and for local children and for local residents we shall continue to push the county council administration and its education, highways and planning staff to bring these long-delayed building works to fruition."