Ford bids to be unified

"Ford Airfield Vision Group (FAVG) and Ford Enterprise Hub (FEH) share the same aims and vision in promoting an Eco-town at Ford Airfield.

The principals of both FAVG and FEH see the redevelopment of Ford Airfield as being an important location for sustainable development capable of delivering regeneration to the Sussex Coast in Arun District, including better skilled jobs, meeting existing and future housing needs, and acting as a catalyst to bring forward the A27 Arundel Bypass.

At a recent meeting, government officials requested that bidders, in the two short-listed locations with more than one bid, work together to produce a single refined bid and avoid unnecessary duplication of meetings with government agencies, government departments, local authorities etc.

FAVG and FEH will now work together to unify their two complementary approaches in order to co-ordinate the production and submission of a single refined Eco-Town response to CLG.

The consultants appointed by FAVG will be responsible for undertaking all design and assessment work and technical studies required to complete the bid submission.

FAVG will be the focal point and organiser of the community consultation exercises required as part of the bid submission process, with the support of the principals of FEH.

Barton Willmore and WSP will represent FAVG and FEH at the forthcoming Select Committee at Arun District Council."