The public are being reminded of the opportunity to take part in a consultation as part of the planning process for the replacement University Hospital Monklands.
It’s running until 29 March, and the community can participate through a dedicated website – www.keppiedesign.co.uk/mrp.
This week (w/b 14 Mar) the website will host two live and interactive public consultation events, with a “chat box” function to put questions to members of the Monklands Replacement Project (MRP) team about the plans to build the new hospital at Wester Moffat Farm, Airdrie. The events are on:
- Thursday 17 March, 4-8pm;
- Saturday 19 March, 12-4pm.
The online resource also has frequently asked questions, information sections on the MRP proposals and an inspirational new video about the MRP’s vision.
The community can also provide feedback through a form on the website or by contacting the MRP team:
- Email – Team@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
- Phone – 01698 752320
- Write to – FREEPOST RTEJ-HZLK-AETZ, Communications Department, NHS Lanarkshire, Kirklands, Fallside Road, Bothwell, G71 8BB.
In line with current Scottish Government guidance, the pre-application consultation is online due to the pandemic. Anyone who requires a printed version of consultation materials should contact the MRP team by email/phone/Freepost as above.
With the support of the MRP’s lead advisors, Currie & Brown, and planning experts from the project’s architects, Keppie Design, all feedback will be analysed and collated in a detailed consultation report that will be submitted to North Lanarkshire Council for consideration along with the planning application. After the planning application is lodged the public will have the opportunity to make representations direct to the council to inform the local authority’s consideration of the application.
