Plans for a new primary school in Torry, Aberdeen, are pushing ahead after local councillors voted in favour of the development.

The plan follows a review of education provision in the Torry community, recognising the rising school aged population resulting from new housing developments and increased birth rates in the area.

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The new school would include early learning and childcare facilities and a Community Hub.

It is scheduled to be built on the site of Torry Academy.

Angela Taylor, Convener of the Education and Children's Services committee at Aberdeen City Council said: "We are delighted to have this opportunity to build this new school for Torry and expand the provision of primary school and early years' education in the area.

"We also recognise that Torry is a close knit Aberdeen community that has its own distinct identity and so we are just as pleased to be able to offer a new purpose built Community Hub."

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