West Lothian Council is backing plans for a new £6 million health and community complex at Fauldhouse.
The council’s policy, partnership and resources committee has welcomed the construction of a purpose-built partnership project providing a full range of community and leisure facilities.
West Lothian Community Health and Care Partnership has secured funding totalling £3.05 million for the new development. Another £327,000 has been confirmed from the European Regional Development Fund. West Lothian Council has also allocated £1.10 million from its capital budget. The new development, which will replace the existing health centre, will be erected adjacent to the community centre and library in Fauldhouse. “ This is an excellent partnership project which will greatly benefit the people of Fauldhouse,” said Council Leader Graeme Morrice. “ A range of new health, community and leisure facilities will be provided on a single, centrally located site. “ Confirmation of funding from the European Regional Development Fund and the Scottish Executive’s primary and community care modernisation programme for a replacement health centre has created an opportunity for the council to become involved in the provision of integrated health and social services at Fauldhouse. “ A new campus can be designed which will encourage joint working and the effective delivery of services by bringing together those who provide community based health and social care. “ The new development will provide improved access to integrated health, social, fitness and employment information services all under one roof.” Councillor Neil Findlay of Fauldhouse added: “ This project will positively affect everyone in Fauldhouse once it is completed. It will ensure that public services are delivered together to the benefit of the whole community.” Ends
Issued by media relations manager Ian Kyle. Tel: 01506 777133
Media@westlothian.gov.uk
UK Council of the Year 2006
20 June 2006
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