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The six present candidates were then invited to give an opening statement ahead of a series of pre-submitted questions and finally an audience Q&A. The first question related to how Preston’s economic fortunes could be revived, with attention to drawn to empty shops filling the city centre. Amid hope that the new hospital could be built in Preston or replace the existing facility, Hendrick warned that the plans were not for a replacement to either that or Chorley’s hospital. He added that suggestions of building on Sharoe Green were a “non-starter”.