South-east ports aiming for eco-town status

07 2007
Shoreham Harbour will benefit from millions of pounds worth of new investment and be transformed into one of the country's first 'eco-towns' under new plans put forward by the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA), it has been reported.

With demand for rental accommodation in nearby Brighton growing by the day, the scheme would also see the construction of up to 10,000 new homes and businesses which would allow professionals to rent by the sea and either commute into London or work in one of the 7,000 new positions to be created.

Under the government's eco-town scheme, local authorities must show that they provide good transport links to the surrounding areas as well as jobs and services.

Should the £40 million scheme be given the go-ahead, Shoreham could also become the destination for a giant wind turbine.

"We hope to hear the result early next year," a spokeswoman for SEEDA told the Brighton Argus.

A recent report in the Times revealed that growing numbers of professionals are choosing to live in the small towns and villages surrounding Brighton as demand for rental property along the south-coast continues to be strong. ADNFCR-1219-ID-18385717-ADNFCR

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