Comment

Bedford Borough Local Plan 2040 Plan for Submission

Representation ID: 9255

Received: 27/07/2022

Respondent: Mrs Alison Myers

Representation Summary:

The future of East West Rail is in doubt following comments by the Transport Minister Grant Shapps and comments made by East West Rail Co ( July 2022) stating that the Stage 2 and 3 of the proposal are "under review".
Key decisions regarding location of major growth are therefore affected by this uncertainty.
Growth proposals need to ensure safeguarding of potential EW Rail routes to the south and east of Bedford , and the route of the former line.

Full text:

The future of East West Rail is in doubt following comments by the Transport Minister Grant Shapps and comments made by East West Rail Co ( July 2022) stating that the Stage 2 and 3 of the proposal are "under review".
Key decisions regarding location of major growth are therefore affected by this uncertainty.
Growth proposals need to ensure safeguarding of potential EW Rail routes to the south and east of Bedford , and the route of the former line.