Three Eastern Councils To Consider Plans For Joint Integrated Campus

Angus, Dundee and Perth & Kinross councils are to consider plans for a new joint integrated community learning campus.

Proposals identified in the reports would see the three councils working closely together to develop a learning facility.

Angus and Dundee councils are keen to explore provision for early years, primary and secondary learning, with Perth's interest focusing solely on secondary pupils from the Carse of Gowrie.

If approved, the new development is likely to be located around the shared boundary to the south west of Angus, the western boundary of Dundee and the north east of Perth and Kinross.


Dundee City Council's Children and Families service convener Councillor Stewart Hunter praised the project as "an innovative solution for the benefit of all three areas".

Angus Council's Children and Learning convener Councillor Derek Wann said: "We are already working through our 30 year plan for the Angus school estate and have already included the concept of a shared campus in an informal consultation with current parents, staff, children and other stakeholders. This offers real possibilities. By sharing resources, we can provide excellent facilities for an exceptional learning environment at the heart of their community. A joint campus could far exceed anything we could achieve on our own."

Reports will be considered on the Tri-Council campus proposal, and other local issues by Dundee City Council on Monday January 28, Angus Council on Tuesday January 29 and Perth & Kinross Council on Wednesday January 30.

(CM/JG)