Object
Draft Core Strategy and Policies Focused Review
Representation ID: 1591
Received: 10/03/2014
Respondent: Mr Andrew Isles
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? Not specified
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
Representation Summary:
The Core Strategy has radically changed its focus from a jobs-led strategy to a housing needs-led strategy. Ipswich needs houses but it also needs jobs and the two need to be in balance. The implication of new homes being constructed without sufficient jobs being created will result in either higher unemployment levels in the Borough or new residents having to travel outside the Borough to sites of employment.
Full text:
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