A MASSIVE shake-up of health, police and local government services in Droitwich is on the cards.

Ambitious proposals for the town's disused magistrate's court, which includes hopes for a new health centre, are being hammered out by a new steering group.

The announcement was made at a town council meeting by Councillor Don Lawley, who read out a Wychavon District Council report.

"Wychavon has responded to the town council's desire for an improved health facility," he said.

The steering group includes representatives from Wychavon, Worcestershire County Council, West Mercia Police and South Worcestershire Primary Care Trust.

A firm called Matrix Medical has been appointed by the PCT to carry out a feasibility study for development of the Ombersley Street East site, featuring the court, police station and doctors' surgery.

Proposals include:

- Development of the health centre, partly on the existing site, partly on the police station site.

- Creation of a car park adjacent to the health centre - suitable for future development.

- Creation of a front desk for all services - including a council One Stop Shop.

The Wychavon report cited the county council as the lead player because it owns the courts, and said a full business plan was needed before the final decision, expected in three months, was made.

Labour councillor Frank Payne welcomed the plan but was concerned about the One Stop Shop, in High Street, being re-located.

"It's an excellent building and, if the services are re-located, something else that draws people to the High Street is needed."