The Elms Primary closed in 2008. It has been empty ever since but has attracted anti-social behaviour
The site of a derelict school that's expected to be demolished for redevelopment has the 'potential to turn into nice, new homes', people in the community have said. Those living near the former Elms Primary, in Cranmer Street in St Ann's, backed plans for new houses on the site, saying they'd rather see something happen to the site than it left to stand vacant.
Teacher Liz Dice, who is 44 and lives in Mapperley, said: “It's great news. Here really does have potential to turn into nice, new homes for people. I’d obviously rather see it turn into homes than it stays derelict I can’t believe it’s just been left for years.”The school closed in 2008 as part of a shake-up in the organisation of schools in the St Ann's area to reduce surplus spaces. It has been empty ever since but has attracted anti-social behaviour.
Retired Agatha Crawford, aged 68 who has lived in the area for more than a decade, said: “People need homes, I get that. Usually I’m against homes being built everywhere and anywhere because we need green spaces, too - but this is an ideal location.
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