EERA ‘New Town’ in Marston Vale

Public Consultation Period Now Closed

The East of England Regional Assembly (EERA) has included Central Bedfordshire as an option for a new 20,000 home settlement – sound familiar?  For the 4 options go to: http://www.eera.gov.uk/News/news/2009/sep/say-future-east-england/

Click Here for explantions of the 4 Scenarios

EERA conducted road-shows in the region outlining a number of options for housing growth; MMAG attended both the Chicksands and Bedford road-shows.

Scenario 2 includes a proposal for a new 20,000 home new town in the Marston Vale. This is the first stage in amending the East of England Plan which ends 24th November 2009.

At the road-shows MMAG challenged the housing assumptions and queried where the jobs and infrastructure would come from to support such a proposal. Indeed the arguments against the EERA new town are very similar to those opposing the ‘eco-town’ and MMAG will ensure these views are heard loud and clear!

Click here for MMAG arguments against a 20,000 home EERA new town

The Public Consultation Period closed on 24th November 2009.

Please Click Here to view the consultation documents and the comments made by the public received by EERA.

Additional Information
MMAG’s Response to Consultation	Marston Moreteyne’s Parish Council’s Repsonse
Explantions of the 4 Scenarios	MMAG arguments against
Main EERA Page	Consultation documents and the comments made by the public

This page has the following sub pages.

• Arguments Against EERA New Town in Marston Vale
• EERA 4 Scenarios