CASCET is the campaign group set up to fight the Co-op's plans for a new "Eco" town on the south east side of Leicester.
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More Maps: 15,000 homes equates to a town the size of Hinckley: Google Map
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Leicester's "Eco" Town Nightmare - brought to you by the Government and the Co-op
In July 2007 the UK Government announced an initiative (Eco-towns Prospectus) for 10 new towns to be built, in a competition to be managed by the new Homes and Communities Agency. Out of approximately 60 proposals, 15 have now been selected by the Government. The Co-op's "Pennbury" proposal in Leicestershire is one of them.
The Government has set a 12 week consultation period, persumably closing midway through June 08. We are still waiting for details.
The Stoughton Farm Estate is particularly unsuited to such a huge scale development. Not only would it ruin valuable countryside and villages, but its location would also deprive City residents of vital green space, overload the road network, and threaten Leicester's regeneration.
Read the full argument: What is wrong with the Pennbury proposal? (Last updated: 09 April 08)
Halfway through the consultation the only information provided by the CO-OP is this: "An Eco Town for Leicestershire"
YOU CAN HELP FIGHT THESE PLANS!
SIGN A PETITION COMPLAIN TO THE GOVERNMENT AND THE CO-OP HELP PUBLIICSE THE CAMPAIGN
Make a donation to the campaign group:
(Any campaign funds left over wil be donated to local causes ).
Get your car window sticker now! Make a donation of at least £1.50 (also coves P&P) and provide your mailing address.
Send us your photos!
Show the Government that this is a beautiful rural greenfield environment. We'll show all the decent photos on this web site.
See contact page for website editor's address.
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FORTHCOMING EVENTS
May to July - Organised Walks
A selection of organised rambles, ranging between 4 to 9 miles, are taking place in the "to be destroyed" area between May and August .
Poster with full schedule --- Why not help to raise funds: Sponsorship form
May 23rd - Public Meeting
With Guest Speakers: Edward Garnier QC MP, County Councillors Simon Galton and Dr Kevin Feltham, and Harbrough District Council Chief Executive Sue Smith. Full details on this promotional poster.
May 24th - Stop the "Eco" Town Mass March
Five different starting points converging at the medieval village of Stretton Magna. Talks by guest speakers. More details.
WHAT'S IN THE NEWS
View the News Archive for 04 April 2008 and earlier.
500+ people form a giant NO on the Co-operative Farm Estate near Houghton.