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'Build Us A GP Centre'

Hundreds of people braved the elements to march through the streets of Ellesmere in support of plans for a new medical centre at the town’s derelict Wharf site.

Despite freezing temperatures and torrid conditions under foot, supporters made their way through the town centre on Saturday waving placards and banners to show the strength of feeling in the town.


Patients and medical staff are desperate for a new centre as the current one in Trimpley Street is too small; the waiting room is overcrowded and files are stored in a shower room.

Among those taking part were Ellesmere mayor Councillor Ann Hartley, North Shropshire MP Owen Paterson and the Mayor of Whitchurch Councillor Andrew Richardson.

Mr Paterson said it was vital provision for a new medical centre on the site was set in stone. He said: “Considering the conditions it was good to see so many people turning up on the day, and they have been extremely well organised.

“It is now in the hands of North Shropshire District Council to ensure a new medical centre is provided. The key thing is to get that site nailed for the facility in perpetuity, no messing, even if it cannot be built straight away.

“You cannot keep piling people into rural areas without improving facilities.”

Councillor Hartley said: “It is fantastic to see so many people turning out to support the medical centre, especially when you look at the weather, and it shows the true strength of feeling in the town. The centre is vital for the town.

“There are going to be 300 new homes here in Ellesmere and that is a big population increase that needs to be supported.”

PB Developments’ plans to revamp the Wharf are due to be considered in the next few months by North Shropshire District Council, and campaigners are desperate to make their feelings known.

The Wharf development will also include hundreds of homes, a supermarket, a food store, pub, restaurant and retirement apartments as well as the medical centre. 
Reproduced from the Shropshire Star Online 12/02/2007
 
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