Comment

Bedford Borough Local Plan 2040 Plan for Submission

Representation ID: 9874

Received: 28/07/2022

Respondent: Mr Rodney Evans

Representation Summary:

As a Milton Keynes resident fully support the inclusion of this Waterway in the new Bedford Plan as It will : bring our two communities closer together,
Improve water resilience from Oxford to Cambridge and into the Anglian region, including improved local flood risk management and, potentially, open water transfer between regions • New and increased opportunities for healthy living and recreational activities • New and direct routes for cycling and walking between Bedford and Milton Keynes • Improved connectivity between existing rivers, canals, water bodies and wildlife corridors • Creating a strategic sense of place for sustainable new communities along the route.