HOPES for more investment in Millom School could kick start a conversation into a future new build.

The current school building was opened in 1959 and has so far missed out on getting funding for a new school, whereas nearby towns of Whitehaven Egremont and the village of Seascale have all seen their old Schools replaced with new buildings.

Trudy Harrison the MP for Copeland is hoping for more investment in Millom school and plans to meet school leaders to discuss their plans for the future. She said: "My daughters all attended Millom School, so I have first-hand knowledge of the buildings and more importantly the brilliant teachers.

"I have asked to meet with the head and governors to discuss future building projects and look forward to championing capital developments. "It’s really important that the school and students are involved with the recent £20.6 million commitment from Government to ensure that projects truly benefit all parts of our community."

Millom town was given a multi-million-pound boost last week as part of the UK Government's Towns Fund.

Millom will receive the £20.6m of investment following the application by the 'Millom Town Deal Board,' with the support of Copeland Council.

The UK Government announced the offer last week and now the authority has a short window to formally accept.

Mike Starkie, Mayor of Copeland, said: “I am thrilled that this significant investment for Millom has taken a major step forward, and I’d like to congratulate everyone from the Town Deal Board and Copeland Borough Council who have worked so hard on the bids thus far.

I firmly believe that this will help create a sustainable – and prosperous - future for this wonderful town. Millom has huge opportunity to build its visitor and experience economies and this plan is focused on building a platform for investment and private sector growth on the back of Millom’s unique location on the Lake District coast."

Millom school reassembles on September 3 for the start of the new school year.