Angus councillors have approved plans to build a new £14.5 million shared campus in Arbroath.

Hayshead and St Thomas RC primary schools and early years facility would share the site.

The proposals include a 3,360sq m building with six interconnected single and two storey blocks, solar panels, two sports pitches, car parking and landscaping.

Angus Council's Development Standards Committee has given the go-ahead for the demolition of the existing primary school and erection of shared campus.

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Speaking after Committee, Children and Learning Convener, Councillor Derek Wann said: "We are committed to investing in our schools, children and communities. This is a significant application that not only marks an important chapter in the Arbroath schools project, but also our ambitions for a school estate that provides all of our young people with the best possible start in life.

"A new bespoke, shared campus will provide our young people with an inspirational learning environment and I know it will be a facility that will serve the community both now and for generations to come."

Construction is expected to begin on the project in autumn 2018, with both schools expected to occupy the new building in February 2020.

(CM/MH)