Alder Hey in urgent talks
URGENT talks will be held between officials to stop Alder Hey hospital leaving Liverpool.
Senior city councillors agreed to enter fresh discussions to try to sort settle the future of the children's hospital.
As revealed in the ECHO, health officials considered 15 sites, with Springfield Park and one near the A557 in Widnes favourite.
But a debate last night revealed the splits among community leaders about Alder Hey's £300m plan to build new premises on Springfield Park, West Derby.
The hospital says it will leave Liverpool for a site in Widnes if it cannot redevelop the park, which is next to its existing facilities.
However, many local residents oppose the plan, saying it will wipe out green space.
Liverpool council voted to start talks with the hospital to keep Alder Hey in the city, and thoroughly investigate the Springfield Park plan.
By Nick Coligan, Liverpool Echo
20 Oct 05
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