The search has started for a contractor to deliver a new £4.1 million community hub in Aberdeen.

The Tillydrone Community Hub will be built on Hayton Road following a commitment by councillors to go out to tender for the project.

As well as a new library, café, crèche and activity hall, other features include an improved retail unit provision allowing potential development of more affordable retail provision.

In addition, a small retail unit will be built allowing the development of a community or social business, to provide volunteering training and routes to employment for people in the community.

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Cllr Douglas Lumsden said: "Today marks another milestone for regeneration in our communities.

"The Tillydrone Community Hub is one of many capital projects ongoing across the city and stands apart as a project that will offer greater social and economic equality through improved education and employment opportunities as well as access to health and well-being activities for our residents.

"Bringing all of these services under roof creates greater accessibility and will allow for true community involvement and empowerment."

Other regeneration plans for the Tillydrone area are now in place, including a new school and additional affordable housing in the area.

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