THE East Bowling community will soon be consulted on Council plans to turn a former special school into a school for expelled children.
The former Bolling Special School (pictured) off Bowling Hall Road has been chosen as the preferred site for a new pupil referral unit by Bradford councillors. The council needed a site that was council owned, able to be re-developed in a short space of time for less than £500,000 and could handle up to 100 students.
Councillor Ralph Berry, portfolio holder for Children’s Services, said: “Our Scrutiny Committee looked in detail at a range of options that could provide additional teaching space for pupils from Bradford District PRU. They have recommended the Bolling Special School site as the preferred option for development.
“The decision was based on this site being able to provide the most effective space, and safest environment and the best value for money for the district.
“Consultation and information sharing with the local community is part of the next step.”
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