FORD ECO-TOWN: CAFE to hold public meeting

Communities Against Ford Eco-Town (CAFE) has organised a public meeting to update local residents on the campaign against the proposal to build an 'eco-town' at Ford.
By The Newsroom
Published 10th Nov 2008, 08:29 BST
Updated 7th Jun 2018, 17:50 BST

The meeting will be held at Yapton and Ford Village Hall at 7pm tomorrow (Friday, November 14).

Representatives from CAFE will provide a snapshot of the local and national situation regarding eco-towns, describe the way ahead and advise local residents on how they can support the ongoing campaign. The public will also be invited to ask questions.

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MPs Nick Herbert (Arundel and South Downs) and Nick Gibb (Bognor Regis and Littlehampton) will speak at the meeting.

CAFE vice-chairman and Yapton resident Vicky Newman commented: "It would be easy to assume, with the credit crunch, that the eco-town will not happen now. Sadly, this is far from the case.

"The developers are determined to get the green fields of Ford designated for house-building and will stop at nothing to achieve it. The fight must go on until Ford is removed from the shortlist."

Mrs Newman added: "I have been overwhelmed by the response of local residents who are united in their opposition to the eco-town. I hope they will turn out in force tomorrow to demonstrate their continuing support for the campaign."

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Any money raised on the night will go to the BBC's Children in Need appeal.

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