Some five years ago, a consortium of Carlisle GP's commenced discussions, proposing amalgamating medical resources within the city. A one-off health centre.
This proposal gave birth to the Carlisle Medical Group, whose proposals would have meant redevelopment of Hilltop Heights - a site which has attracted much criticism due to its distance from the city centre, and a lack of public transport to the site. What if this is the best possible site, and the opposition is unfounded?
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This opposition includes Carlisle MP, Eric Martlew, who cites the lack of public transport, as being a major factor in his wanting the site to be scrapped. His preference is in the St. Nicholas Gate/Botchergate area - on flat ground, close to the city centre.
New sites are now being considered.
Whatever site may be approved, let's hope that the patient's interests remain paramount. Surely it doesn't take a huge amount of investment to create new bus routes in the city?
