Ashford EDG February 2024 Minutes
Ashford Economic Development Group – February 2024 minutes
Andrew Osborne (AO)
Cllr Noel Ovenden (NO)
Lee Collette (LC)
Maria Callow (MC)
Nettie Buss (AB)
Richard Lavender (RL)
Richard Stafford (RS)
Steve Garnett SG)
Tim Sheppard (TS)
Tracey Kerly (TK)
Tudor Price (TP)
Nutrient Neutrality
A key priority to find a viable solution to mitigate the impact on the economy.
Homelessness
A consequence of the Nutrient Neutrality issue. Currently around 200 people are in temporary accommodation costing £1m a year. A focus on the need to bring forward affordable housing.
Continuity
Focus on infrastructure, financial stability, affordable housing and moving projects forward.
Brownfield Housing Development
- Park Mall
- Civic Centre
- Kent Woolgrowers
- Former B&Q site
- Swanton House, Elwick Road
- Elwick 3 (next to Travelodge)
Ashford Port Health Authority
Circa 1,000 checks a year 24/7, job creation up to 120 skilled staff.
Newtown Works
Progressing with the process of levelling up funding.
Picture House
ABC will own and operate the venue with an industry specialist.
Brompton
Progressing with the planning process.
Entry Exit System (EES)
Post-Brexit biometric checks are due to be implemented in October 2024. ABC is working with KiCC and BCC to elevate the issues surrounding the implementation.
