Core Strategy Consultation on Strategy Directions 2008

Support

Representation ID: 20394

Received: 23/01/2009

Respondent: Kent & East Sussex Railway Co Ltd

Support the retention of the Kent and East Sussex Railway route extension from Bodiam to Robertsbridge. We believe the extension would deliver benefits not only under sustainable tourism but also local employment and training as well as reduction in car use ("green tourism"). Specific Aims to be met would include:

Box 16 (viii), (iv, (x)
Box 25(ii), (iv)
Box 26 (i), (ii), (v).

KESR has direct and indirect benefits for the local economy. KESR receives some 80,000 visitors per year and employs 27 staff.