Comment

Bedford Borough Local Plan 2040 Plan for Submission

Representation ID: 9392

Received: 29/07/2022

Respondent: Luton & Bedfordshire Green Party

Representation Summary:

This plan must be re-visited given recent comments from the Transport Secretary which bring the EWR into question. Additionally the EWR must be electrified from day one to ensure Net Zero targets are met. Finally the route needs to be revisited so that environmental and social damage is minimised - even if this increases cost.

Full text:

This plan must be re-visited given recent comments from the Transport Secretary which bring the EWR into question. Additionally the EWR must be electrified from day one to ensure Net Zero targets are met. Finally the route needs to be revisited so that environmental and social damage is minimised - even if this increases cost.