School's plans to deter vandalism and break-ins

Plans have been submitted for new CCTV at a historic Sunderland school to boost security and deter potential vandalism and break-ins.

- by Chris Binding

Sunderland City Council's planning department has received an application from Barnes Infant Academy for the installation of new “internal and external CCTV cameras”.

The school, which sits off Mount Road in the Barnes ward, is a Grade II-listed building and permission is required before works can take place.

In recent years, the wider school site has seen major investment and redevelopment, including plans being approved and completed for a new dining block and teaching space.