Plans are being drawn up to complete the multi-million pound transformation of schools in Liverpool.

The Building Schools for the Future (BSF) scheme will overhaul secondary education in the city by providing £140M in wave two of the national programme, with similar amounts in waves four to six.

The cash is being used to build new schools and refurbish existing ones to provide 21st century facilities for all pupils in the city.

Liverpool City Council is set to approve plans to set up a new partnership of councillors, headteachers and governors to deliver the project.

A BSF Project Board will be made up of councillors, school governors and health officials. The city's children will also have their say on the project through the Schools and Youth Parliament.

Work is also underway to identify a private sector partner to form a joint venture company to deliver the programme.

Building work will begin in April 2007, with the first new school opening in September 2008.

Liverpool City Council's executive member for education, Liberal Democrat Councillor Paul Clein, said: "This project is another major step forward in the regeneration of the city and will make sure that education in Liverpool continues to go from strength to strength.

"Education is right at the heart of the regeneration of our city and this means we will be providing 21st century education in 21st century schools."

"It will be a great opportunity to make sure all our children have the facilities they deserve, to raise aspirations and deliver high quality education throughout the city."

Plans for the structure of the BSF Project Board are set to be approved by the City Council's executive board this Friday