DOCTOR'S ORDERS.



Cllrs Dave Morgan and Ernie Bevan on the site at Cotmanhay, Ilkeston.



Erewash Executive Committee have agreed to flog off yet another bit of land. This time it's the site of the former Cotmanhay Community Centre. A princely sum has been agreed to sell it for a Medical facility.

Local Cllr Ernest Bevan said at the meeting "That he would have preferred a brand new community centre but a Doctor's Surgery would be his second choice. However as this is a prime site any building should be right, any old building will not do. I will be watching carefully the future Planning Application."

In a recent visit to the site with Cotmanhay Cllr Dave Morgan, Cllr Bevan (Ilkeston North) suggested that the money raised from the sale should be spent to improve facilities in the area. Cllr Dave Morgan said, "Cotmanhay and Ilkeston North are two of the most deprived Wards in the Borough and much more needs to be done to help residents improve their quality of life. A Doctor's Surgery is good, but Erewash should not be just cashing in, it should re-invest the money to help local people."