PLANS will soon be submitted for a state-of-the-art medical centre in Inkberrow.

The original plans for the facility are now being amended and a site near the village school has been earmarked for the project.

Wimpey Homes, which has an option on the land, has agreed it would give a portion over to the scheme.

Wychavon district and parish councillor Audrey Steel said: "This medical centre has been in the pipeline for about four years so we're all elated that things seem to be progressing and we're starting to move forward with the project.

"There will be up to three doctors there, a practice nurse and a small operating theatre and recovery room.

"There will also be two areas for further growth which means there could be chiropodist or dentistry facilities developed in the future.

"This will be an up-to-date, forward looking medical centre which will be most welcomed by villagers."

Parish council chairman Colin Farquhar said: "This is an idea the parish council really supports as the village needs a new medical centre.

"We have a doctor's surgery already but this will be far superior and will serve a wider catchment area."

Initial plans were shown to the public but certain aspects have to be altered before they are submitted to Wychavon planning officers.

The centre will be developed by Matrix, a company based in Harbourne, Birmingham.