Eco-Town opponents get ready for debate

The Ford Airfield Vision Group is taking its plans on a roadshow, and launching a website, which goes live on May 25, and is inviting feedback from residents.

Members of Communities Against Ford Eco-town, CAFE, however, say that 87 per cent of the town, billed as carbon neutral and environmentally friendly, would be built on greenfield sites.

CAFE co-chairman, and Yapton resident, Terry Knott said the proposals were deeply flawed.

"Building up to 20,000 houses and concreting over a large area of prime, grade-one arable land, when food shortages stare us in the face, defies all logic."

The Ford Airfield Vision Group, though, feel the town would bring much needed affordable housing, new jobs and new infrastructure into the area.

Rod Hague said: "It is a fantastic opportunity for Arun and will be important in shaping its long term future.

"To give people from across the district the opportunity to consider the proposals, we will be taking our ideas out on the road, and widely promoting our website. We want to give everyone the chance to participate.'

Roadshow dates and times will be confirmed early this month.

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