00:00An historic former school in Leeds could be brought back into use if plans are agreed by the Council.
00:06Part of the Shine Building on Hare Hills Road is proposed to be reused as a special needs school.
00:12Leeds City Council approved a planning application for a change of use of part of the ground floor.
00:18The Grade 2 listed building dates back to the 19th century and was previously Hare Hills Middle School.
00:24The new school will be operated by East Leeds Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre,
00:30which teaches 14 to 19-year-olds with complex special educational needs and disabilities.
00:37Initial road safety concerns were raised, but the Council said a car park management plan had been drawn up.
