Lib Dem Statement on St Luke's Hospice and Norton Nurseries

12.00.00am BST (GMT +0100) Thu 15th May 2008

In the week before taking up the role as Leader of Sheffield City Council, Councillor Paul Scriven has reiterated his parties position with regard to the proposed move of St Luke's Hospice to Norton Nurseries.

Paul said: - "It is obvious that there remains strong opposition to St Luke's moving to Norton Nurseries. My party made it clear at the local elections that we support that opposition, as we believe in protecting our local parks."

"However, we also support the first class service that St Luke's provide to the people of Sheffield and we want to see St Luke's develop and flourish."

"Therefore within two weeks of becoming Leader of the Council I will invite St Luke's to join me in a high level discussion both to clear the air and to find a way forward that does not involve the Norton Nurseries site. I hope that St Luke's will accept this invitation".

Cllr Paul Scriven is set to become the new leader of Sheffield City Council at the Councils AGM on May 21st.