Plans for Scotland's first tri-school on outskirts of Dundee collapse

Plans for Scotland's first ever 'tri-school' - which would be built in Tayside - have collapsed.

The western gateway 'superschool' would have served pupils in Angus, Dundee and Perth and Kinross.

Today council officers in Angus and Perth and Kinross have said no after considering possible sites and costs.

They say they'll look elsewhere to meet the needs of youngsters in the area.

Councillor Derek Wann, Angus Council’s Children and Learning Convener said, “Exploring the opportunities for a shared school was the right thing to do, but unfortunately it isn’t going to meet our needs.

“We remain committed to collaborative working alongside Dundee and Perth & Kinross but, like them, we must put the needs of our people first and therefore we have decided that we cannot continue to progress our involvement in this potential project.”

Perth & Kinross Council’s Lifelong Learning convener, Councillor Caroline Shiers said, “We are always open to working with partners, and it is important that we look at all possible options for providing the best learning and teaching for our young people.

Now, the move is being backed by those in Dundee - but all three local authorities must agree for the development to go ahead.

Stewart Hunter, Dundee City Council Children and Families convener, said: “Whilst the consultation response from Dundee citizens taking part supported the idea of a Tri-council 2-18 Joint Community Learning Campus, progress towards this is only possible where the proposal is deemed viable by all three councils.

“Following the informal consultation, we will be bringing more information to committee in due course.

At the moment nothing's set in stone but if councillors agree with officers next month, the plans will be scrapped for good.