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Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation

Representation ID: 4220

Received: 30/08/2021

Respondent: Mrs Gerardine Meola

Representation Summary:

A6/Manton Lane junction must be resolved, to ensure residents north of Bedford can access new EWR hub in Bedford. Development at Twinwoods (brownfield) could contribute to funding improvements.

A Park & Ride scheme and compulsory purchase of a portion of the school playing fields on Manton Lane for improved road network could help resolve issues.

Colworth was previously an adopted option and A6/Manton Lane junction was not a problem then - why now when further improvements have been made in the interim. The Council is not being consistent in its decision making.

Full text:

A6/Manton Lane junction must be resolved, to ensure residents north of Bedford can access new EWR hub in Bedford. Development at Twinwoods (brownfield) could contribute to funding improvements.

A Park & Ride scheme and compulsory purchase of a portion of the school playing fields on Manton Lane for improved road network could help resolve issues.

Colworth was previously an adopted option and A6/Manton Lane junction was not a problem then - why now when further improvements have been made in the interim. The Council is not being consistent in its decision making.