Leeds council leaders to launch fresh push for new hospital in the city
A new report has been put together setting out the case for a new children's hospital, as well as a new adult hospital
Council leaders in Leeds are launching a fresh push for a brand new state of the art hospital in the city, ahead of the October budget.
A new report has been put together setting put the case for Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust, which runs Jimmy's and the LGI, to build a new facility serving both children and adults.
The report claims the plans would bring a hug economic boost to the city, creating 4,000 new jobs, 1,000 new homes and around £13bn of overall economic benefit.
Council leaders will examine the plan in detail in the coming days.
Government backing for new hospitals across the country has been thrown into doubt, with the New Hospitals Programme on hold amid concerns about the nation's finances.
Councillor Fiona Venner, Leeds City Council Executive Member for Equality, Health and Wellbeing, said:
“The new hospital will boost the health of children and adults in this city as well as regenerating the existing and surrounding site. and promoting innovation and research across Leeds."
"It will play a vital part in tackling health inequalities and improving health outcomes for people in Leeds and the region.
“Along with all our partners, the West Yorkshire Integrated Care System (ICS) and the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), we confirm our unwavering support for the plans and call on the Government to approve and accelerate the programme.”