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Government Yes To New Royal
April/May 2010
en-suite single rooms to improve infection control and offer more privacy • A more welcoming and modern building, which is as secure and as safe as possible
• More natural light and attractive interiors, using art and design features
Secretary of State for Health, Andy Burnham, today gave the go-ahead for a £454 million hospital development, which will play a key part in the transformation of health services for the communities of Liverpool. A new state-of-the-art hospital will be developed to replace the Royal Liverpool University Hospital. The plans for the new Royal will provide the people of Liverpool with:
• All patient accommodation in
• Improved access for public transport • A more attractive and better- designed layout, with better laid out wards and departments to improve patient and visitor experience. The Trust has consulted closely
with patients, the public and staff in planning the new hospital and what they wanted from a new Royal. Local people and patients will be encouraged to contribute to the ongoing plans and designs for
Cardiff Council Withdraws Local Development Plan – Planning Consultancy DPP Comments
Cardiff Council members
yesterday (25 March) voted to withdraw its Local Development Plan leaving the Welsh capital’s development strategy in disarray. The move follows criticism from the Welsh Assembly Government, who first raised concerns in 2008. Gareth Hooper, an associate partner at Cardiff planning consultancy DPP said: “Inspectors from the Welsh Assembly Government raised a number of concerns relating to flood risk, waste and transport, but the greatest attention had been focused on the delivery and mix of housing development. Specifically, serious reservations were raised about the target number of dwellings and the role of Brownfield sites in meeting the targets.” Cardiff Council recognises that
the current economic recession has undermined certain elements of the Plan, most significantly being the impact on the strategy
for delivering the housing requirement. Gareth adds: “The downturn has meant that existing and proposed housing sites have been re-assessed to reflect dramatically reduced land values. Lower density development is being blamed for a reduction in housing supply and viability issues mean that the anticipated growth from Brownfield sites can no longer be supported. The outcome is the failure of the Plans housing growth strategy.” The move will see Cardiff Council revert to the last adopted Local Development Plan from 1996, which all recognise as being hopelessly out of date. The Council is likely to commence work on a new plan immediately, which will require the preparation of a new evidence base following consultation with the public and stakeholders on strategy and how it should be delivered.
the new hospital, including a new large landscaped area, about the same size of Chavasse Park, creating a permanent public park for the community. Andy Burnham, Secretary of
State for Health, said: “This investment will help Liverpool lead the way in providing state-of-the-art high-quality services for patients in the North-West. The announcement today helps the local NHS make the best use of its resources and shows our NHS staff that we value what they do by giving them the best possible working environment. It also gives something back to the wider community by creating open green spaces that will be enjoyed for years to come. “We cannot let health services stand still. Across the country, the
NHS is having to look at new ways to best provide healthcare in the future. Where people have had the courage to propose innovative changes that will improve services for patients and make them safer, the Government should support them. I am here today to give my personal backing for this development, and to recognise the hard work of those who have brought us to this point of being able to announce such a key scheme for these communities in the North West.” Judith Greensmith, chair, said:
“We are all absolutely delighted. This is fantastic news for the people of Liverpool and beyond and means that our patients will be cared for in world-class facilities by staff providing high-quality services.”
Unite Welcomes Council House Funding Reform Which Could Herald 10,000 New Homes A Year
Unite, the largest union in the
country, today (Thursday, 25 March) welcomed the latest government reform of council house funding, which could see 10,000 more homes being built each year. Unite's Deputy General Secretary, Jack Dromey said: “This is very good news and shows that the government's commitment to boosting council house spending and building is not built just on words, but on practical action.” The crux of the new self-financing system will allow councils to keep all the rent they collect from their homes and all the receipts from any sales of houses or land. The cash will not go to central
government, as previously was the case, nor will it be used to subsidise other local authorities. Jack Dromey said: “It is expected this reform will release at least ten per cent more money for every council maintaining and managing their homes. And it could create the extra finances to build over
10,000 new council homes a year. Such a building programme to assist the country's more vulnerable communities will scupper the propaganda of the boot boys of the British National Party who have been
fomenting lies and distortions about council housing. Labour is right to build Britain out of recession, meeting the demand for affordable homes and creating much needed jobs and apprenticeships.” Housing Minister, John Healey set out his plans today to dismantle the current (HRA subsidy) system for funding council housing in 177 local authority areas. The minister said: “Above all, it will mean four million people living in 1.8 million homes will get better homes and better housing services from their council.”
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