Plans have been green lit for a new primary school in Calderwood, East Calder, in an effort to accommodate growing communities in the area.

The development, which is estimated to cost over £14.5 million, will include a new Early Years nursery school. The new school and additional school capacity will also help to support new local housing.

Hub South East Territory Partnership will take forward the build project on behalf of the council.

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Construction work is expected to commence in Spring 2020 ahead of scheduled completion in August 2021.

West Lothian Council Leader Lawrence Fitzpatrick said: "Many of our communities are growing and more and more people are choosing to make West Lothian their home. The council is committed to ensuring that we have sufficient education capacity for our area and that we deliver modern and innovative schools to ensure that our children are provided with the possible environment and opportunities for quality learning and life chances."

A public consultation will now be launched on the plans to establish the catchment area of the school.

(CM/JG)