Foxton Neighbourhood Plan - Submission Consultation 2021

Comment

Representation ID: 168633

Received: 23/02/2021

Respondent: East West Rail

30 January 2020 East West Railway Co announced preferred route option between Bedford and Cambridge.
Preferred route option is located to north of Foxton Neighbourhood Plan.
Ambition to ensure new railway plays integral role in unlocking land for housing and job growth of scale appropriate to local character and in environmentally responsible way.
Better connectivity can play transforming role by enabling existing businesses be more productive - area becomes more appealing for people starting up businesses. Making it cheaper and quicker to get around area - connecting people to work and homes.
Aim to minimise negative environmental impacts and realize opportunities for improvement.
Want to work with all authorities to ensure developing preferred railway alignment complements existing and emerging spatial frameworks.