Force compulsory purchase of the Old Johnson Hospital in Spalding

The Issue

This hospital was gifted to the people of Spalding then sold from under our feet to an offshore investment company who have left the building to rot.

We want this building back in local public hands to turn it into a community hub for everyone to use but we need to force the owners to sell and it's unclear if the current law is strong enough

We need the assistance of the government and our local council to assist in legally forcing a compulsory purchase order.

We have the backing of Sir John Heyes MP who will take the matter to the government

It should be far easier to get a CPO on buildings that are at risk, before it's too late

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The Issue

This hospital was gifted to the people of Spalding then sold from under our feet to an offshore investment company who have left the building to rot.

We want this building back in local public hands to turn it into a community hub for everyone to use but we need to force the owners to sell and it's unclear if the current law is strong enough

We need the assistance of the government and our local council to assist in legally forcing a compulsory purchase order.

We have the backing of Sir John Heyes MP who will take the matter to the government

It should be far easier to get a CPO on buildings that are at risk, before it's too late

The Decision Makers

South Holland Council and Parliament
South Holland Council and Parliament

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Petition created on 11 February 2022