Ashford Borough Council’s Executive Committee last week endorsed the proposal by the Ashford’s Future Partnership Board for a new funding bid to Government.

In December 2007, Ashford was awarded £23 million funding by the Communities department. Ashford now has the chance of a share of extra funding from £100 million held back then.

Cllr Paul Clokie, Leader of Ashford Borough Council, said: “In the previous Programme the Ashford’s Future partnership made a comprehensive business case which was very well received by DCLG and reflected in the amount of funding received.

“This refreshed bid will strengthen references to environmental and community strategies; make clear links between housing trajectory and infrastructure provision and provide greater clarity on the delivery status of key development sites.”

Refreshed Programmes for Development are due by 1 October 2008.

For more information on Ashford's Future visit the Ashford Bestplaced website.

Media Release 0253/08
26/09/2008