Six strong objections were made by councillors this week to a proposed Ford eco-town. The concerns of Arun District Council about the possible 5,000-home development were emailed to the government's housing minister, Caroline Flint, early on Tuesday morning.
Her officials had given the council a few extra hours after Monday's deadline for public comments to allow the council's formal reaction to be given.
A special council meeting held on Monday evening left no doubt about the views of Arun's members.
Cllr Paul Dendle (Arundel) said: "This is a half-baked, half-brained scheme at Ford which will fast become an eco-slum. I am worried the government has already pre-determined this and any consultation will be a sham." Click for more...
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