In relation to the application to open a new pharmacy in Baschurch, discussed at the Health and Wellbeing Board meetings on 5 July 2018 and 1 November 2018, it was reported that the pharmaceutical company had submitted a further application stating unforeseen benefits.  Councillor Bardsley informed the Board that the final consultation deadline was the end of January 2019.

The Chairman proposed that the Board write reaffirming its previous view that Baschurch remain a controlled locality which was supported.

In response to a query Councillor Bardsley reported that the unforeseen benefits included an extension of hours and that a number of premises had been identified.  It was felt to be totally unrealistic and a very weak case. 

In relation to the application to open a new pharmacy in Baschurch highlighted by Councillor Bardsley at the meeting on 5 July 2018, the Chairman was pleased to confirm that the status quo had been retained.

       Dr Simon Freeman explained that the issue could be more complicated as it was more about where patients lived and not where the practice was, for example Clive cannot dispense to Prees patients.