A multi-million pound schools programme for Pembrokeshire has taken a step forward.

At a meeting this morning, members of the county council's cabinet agreed the next stage in the 21st Century Schools Programme.

The programme, which was approved by the Welsh Government at the end of last year, will see a £150m investment in county secondary and primary schools.

It will see the rebuilding of some secondary and primary schools and the refurbishment of others.

Introducing an updated report on the programme, Clr. Huw George, cabinet member for education, said the council had a clear vision and a coherent long-term strategy for the development and improvement of its schools and education service.

"The county has a strong record of using capital investment to improve learner outcomes, drive school effectiveness and make more efficient use of resources by addressing surplus school places," he said.

"This programme builds on the good progress we have already made and when fully implemented will ensure that our schools meet the 21st century schools standard.

"It's ambitious, challenging and is primarily an investment in our young people."

Following Monday morning's meeting, a new timetable for progress has been set, with the official programme expected to start in April 2014.

Among the proposals will be a new learning campus at Pembroke School and two new primary schools for Haverfordwest and Johnston.

A further four primary schools - Broad Haven, St. Aiden's Hakin/Hubberston and Tenby Infants and Juniors - will be remodelled and refurbished, while the two Haverfordwest secondary schools will be re-organised.

Leader of the council, Clr. Jamie Adams, said the council had spent £120m on school buildings since its formation in 1996 and the 21st Century Schools programme would see a further £150m spent over seven years.

"We want to provide our children and young people with the best possible environment in which to learn," he said.