Plans to put up security fencing at the site of two Carmarthen schools have been approved by Carmarthenshire councillors.
The county council had applied for permission to put up fencing at Ysgol y Dderwen and Myrddin CP Schools at Heol Spurrell.
The application was for full planning permission for the installation of a secure boundary fence around the entire perimeter of both schools.
The applicant said there have been a number of incidents of anti-social behaviour, vandalism, a failed attempt of arson and one of substance abuse on land adjoining the schools and following discussion with the ‘Secure by Design’ Community Safety Police Officer there was an urgent need to secure the whole site to ensure the safety of pupils and staff at the schools through the provision of a secure boundary fence.
A council spokesman said: “Both schools have recorded incidents of arson attacks, vandalism as well as incidents of unauthorised individuals traversing the school sites during school hours. Action was also necessary to ensure that the schools could allow the children to play in a safe and secure environment.”
