Specialist college approved by city council

Plans for a new specialist college in Nottingham for people with learning difficulties have been approved.

The college, on the corner of Mansfield Road and Church Drive in Carrington, will offer courses on English, maths and life skills for young adults aged from 18 to 24.

A planning application for Landmarks Specialist College was approved by Nottingham City Council on Tuesday.

The site was previously used as a health clinic by Harley Medical Group, featuring treatment rooms and a reception area.

The Local Democracy Reporting Service said a maximum of 40 students would be enrolled, with each attending two or three days a week.

According to planning documents, the college would be open between 08:30 and 17:00 for staff, with students arriving from 09:00 and staying until 15:45.

Plans state it will have nine parking spaces and one disabled space within a secure gated site.

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