RESIDENTS say they are 'shocked' at the lack of detail about emergency healthcare in the plans for a new 6,000 home town in Hampshire.

The controversial Welborne project, which would be based north of Fareham, is undergoing  examination at a series of public meetings.

A nearby resident outlined her concerns regarding the lack of detail in the scheme, while independent inspector David Hogger asked Fareham Borough Council to provide clarity on which medical services have been consulted.

Knowle resident Anne-Marie Causer said: "I'm very shocked that there is not more about this in the plan.

"This is a national issue but I know that there are 500 emergency beds at Queen Alexandra hospital in Portsmouth but everyone is stretched.

"Can you set it in stone because it seems to be that it hasn't been properly considered."

The session covered topics including health care, education and retail provision.

The plans for the town include 100,000 square metres of shops and four new schools.

Campaigners angrily protested against the project when the examination opened on Tuesday.