Comment

Representation ID: 18505

Received: 30/11/2006

Respondent: HOWARD HUTTON & ASSOCIATES

Agent: HOWARD HUTTON & ASSOCIATES

'Rother in profile' is considered to be well written and informative. The themes and key issues are well defined.

Economic weakness, the lack of affordable housing and poor connectivity all need to be addressed in the emerging core strategy.

Partnership with, and encouragement of, the private sector is key.

Many local authorities, after years trying to keep development out of their areas, now recognise the stagnation such a protectionist approach produces and are embracing a growth strategy which can bring with it urban renewal as well as increasing employment, housing and general prosperity.

A similar approach is commended.