Public given say on plans to transform school

Education Leeds is holding a drop-in session on Thursday to collect people's views on a new building and refurbishment at Farnley Park Maths and Computing College.

The proposed work is part of Leeds' Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme, which will provide better facilities for the school's young people, staff and the wider community.

The plans include a new sports hall and dining room and better teaching areas.

The consultation event will give parents, carers, residents, community groups and all other interested parties the chance to hear more about the proposals and comment on the plans before they are considered by Leeds City Council's West Plans Panel later in the year.

Coun Richard Harker, executive board member for education at Leeds City Council, said: "This is an important investment in the local area and a fantastic boost for the people of New Farnley.

"As well as providing a first class learning environment for the school's pupils, the new, state-of-the-art facilities will benefit the whole community."

Chris Edwards, chief executive of Education Leeds, said: "The BSF programme in Leeds continues to boost learning for thousands of our young people.

"The plans to create transformational learning spaces and cutting edge facilities at Farnley Park will help Leeds pupils to reach their full potential and gain the skills, qualifications and experience they need to succeed in the 21st century.

"This meeting gives everyone the chance to find out more about these exciting plans and to have their say about the proposal."

The session will take place on Thursday, March 11, between 1.30pm and 7pm in the school's administration building.

Full details can be found at planningapplications.leeds.gov.

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Any comments can be submitted in writing to Planning Services, Leeds City Council, Leonardo Building, 2 Rossington Street, Leeds, LS2 8HD.

Views can also be submitted online at the above address or by email to [email protected]