A senior county councillor has attacked the continuing plans for a Ford eco-town as 'credit crunch craziness'. Cllr Derek Whittington said the growing concerns about a recession made the government's desire to carry on with the 5,000 home idea as much out of time as it was out of place.
He described the scheme as ill thought-out. "We have advised the government of our concerns over the suitability of Ford as a strategic development location. click here for more...
Saturday 13 December 2008
Sunday 7 December 2008
Letter form John Mills
Sirs
With reference to the letter in the West Sussex Gazette December 3rd entitled “Consider eco-town ideas for the sake of all” by messrs Dixon, Hall and Penfold, co-authors of the Ford Enterprise Hub (FEH) I wish to be given the opportunity to take issue with the comments made.
A. They state that one of our local MP,s is “attempting to push development into locations already identified as undesirable” (Their words not mine). This in itself I refute, but are not Dixon, Hall and Penfold doing exactly that . Is it not the very same site and same developers who are now promoting the eco-town at Ford, and in which they, the FEH are now in partnership with, tried to build on in 2000/2001 but was considered “undesirable” and therefore rightly refused by the Local Planning Authority.
B. For the threesome to say that community is being turned against community is to stir up ill feeling in the local area. The only ill feeling I have against Aldingbourne and I’m sure I speak for others is a certain three individuals, namely Dixon, Hall and Penfold.
C. They infer that residents in favour of a new settlement are being prevented from speaking freely. Have not the developers/promoters held their very own road shows giving those in favour a prime opportunity to voice their support for an eco-town at Ford. However this proved that although the concept of living a greener life style was supported in general terms an eco town at Ford was overwhelming not. Supporters of the development have the very same means of voicing their options as those against it. I believe we still have freedom of speech in this country.
D. They welcome debate, placing local needs at the fore front of their proposals. I challenge them to have a balanced debate face to face with the communities of Ford, Yapton, Climping, Arundel and Aldingbourne .
John Mills
Church Rd
Yapton
With reference to the letter in the West Sussex Gazette December 3rd entitled “Consider eco-town ideas for the sake of all” by messrs Dixon, Hall and Penfold, co-authors of the Ford Enterprise Hub (FEH) I wish to be given the opportunity to take issue with the comments made.
A. They state that one of our local MP,s is “attempting to push development into locations already identified as undesirable” (Their words not mine). This in itself I refute, but are not Dixon, Hall and Penfold doing exactly that . Is it not the very same site and same developers who are now promoting the eco-town at Ford, and in which they, the FEH are now in partnership with, tried to build on in 2000/2001 but was considered “undesirable” and therefore rightly refused by the Local Planning Authority.
B. For the threesome to say that community is being turned against community is to stir up ill feeling in the local area. The only ill feeling I have against Aldingbourne and I’m sure I speak for others is a certain three individuals, namely Dixon, Hall and Penfold.
C. They infer that residents in favour of a new settlement are being prevented from speaking freely. Have not the developers/promoters held their very own road shows giving those in favour a prime opportunity to voice their support for an eco-town at Ford. However this proved that although the concept of living a greener life style was supported in general terms an eco town at Ford was overwhelming not. Supporters of the development have the very same means of voicing their options as those against it. I believe we still have freedom of speech in this country.
D. They welcome debate, placing local needs at the fore front of their proposals. I challenge them to have a balanced debate face to face with the communities of Ford, Yapton, Climping, Arundel and Aldingbourne .
John Mills
Church Rd
Yapton
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