Residents bid to save Seaton hospital wing from demolition
Seaton residents have gathered together with the aim of saving a hospital wing from potential demolition.NHS Devon has previously said the site’s high rent and other charges were a "poor use of taxpayers' money" amid a £40m budget deficit.Hundreds of residents have rallied together in a bid to save a wing of Seaton Hospital which is at risk of being demolished.
Devon’s Integrated Care Board, pays rent on the wing to NHS property services, but has considered handing it back to its landlord to save money.Representatives from the Devon ICB and NHS Property Services were invited to the meeting, but didn’t attend Among the attendees was Dr Mark Welland, chair of the Seaton & District Hospital League of Friends who said a major issue in his discussions with the Devon ICB and NHSPS related to the costs of rent.Paul Arnott, leader of East Devon District Council, assured campaigners that the authority was keen to help.
"East Devon District Council, as the closest body democratically that is able to do something financially about this situation, does stand ready to help, but any details have to be subject to confirmation.”
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