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Proposed Submission Core Strategy

Representation ID: 20855

Received: 10/11/2011

Respondent: Kent & East Sussex Railway Co. Ltd.

Representation Summary:

Welcome the recognition of the Kent & East Sussex Railway and Bodiam Castle as popular tourist destinations and their importance as components of the rural economy and benefit to local services. The roles of the K&ESR as a major tourist destination in itself and as an economic generator and public transport provider along the Rother Valley, particularly in respect of Bodiam Castle, will be enhanced following the extension of the railway from Bodiam to Robertsbridge to provide a direct link with main line rail services.

Full text:

Welcome the recognition of the Kent & East Sussex Railway and Bodiam Castle as popular tourist destinations and their importance as components of the rural economy and benefit to local services. The roles of the K&ESR as a major tourist destination in itself and as an economic generator and public transport provider along the Rother Valley, particularly in respect of Bodiam Castle, will be enhanced following the extension of the railway from Bodiam to Robertsbridge to provide a direct link with main line rail services.