Reptiles that delayed new school opening moved to new location (opens original article in a new tab)

Common lizards and slow worms delayed the opening of a Welsh school by two years as they are being moved to a new location following ecological regulations.

• Common lizards and slow worms delayed the opening of Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Ogwr school from 2025 to 2027
• Reptiles are being translocated to a receptor site in Ogmore Valley following ecological regulations
• Two temporary classrooms were installed at the current school site to accommodate pupils during the delay
• Slow worms have protected status in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981