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Peter Parkinson Interview - 2010
Introduction
An interview with Peter Parkinson, the secretary of the Bordon Area Activity Group (BAAG) Committee.
Peter Parkinson - Local Resident and Secretary to Bordon Area Activity Group (BAAG) Committee.
Main points;
Worried about lack of 'eco' within proposal for Eco-town, just an excuse to solve housing problems and gain government funding.
Refers to the 'Green Town Vision' 2005.
Thinks Council has been misleading in questions and information.
Lack of response from East Hampshire Council when confronted with questions.
Concerns about Borden becoming a commuter town due to lack of facilities and jobs.
Where will jobs come from?
Refers to Planning Policy Statement from Government.
No capacity in Borden to widen roads to accommodate for 15,000 new residents.
Refers to other Eco Towns in Europe such as Freiburg in Germany and Malmo in Sweden.
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Credits
Date: 24 April 2010
Location: Forest Community Centre, Bordon
Original Format - colour, mini DV, 23:08 mins
Language versions - english
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