Ludlow could get coronavirus test centre
Health officers are working to see whether a permanent Covid-19 test centre could be set up in Ludlow.
There is currently a regional testing site near Ironbridge, along with a centre in Shrewsbury, at London Road Car Park, and Oswestry, at Beatrice Street Car Park.
There is also a mobile unit allocated to Shropshire which locates around the county depending on local need, leaving capacity to set up one further site in the south-west of the county.
With officers deeming Bridgnorth unsuitable, they are now assessing Ludlow as a suitable location.
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Councillor Andy Boddington, who represents Ludlow North on Shropshire Council, said he was hopeful the town could use its transport links to provide the service.
"We have been clarifying current Covid-19 testing arrangements for those of us that live in the south-west of the county," he said.
"In short, you need to go to Shrewsbury to get a test or request a postal test.
"Shropshire Council has been scanning the south of the county for a new testing site.
"No suitable site has been found in the south-east area in and around Bridgnorth.
"Attention has turned to the Ludlow area and sites are being assessed. A testing centre in the south-west, especially here in Ludlow with its good transport links, would be welcome but no decision has yet been made.
"There are several steps to be completed, including on-site surveys, agreement by National Health England and arrangements for construction by Serco and operation by Deloitte."
