Three major new projects bringing nearly £11 million to Aylesbury were today announced by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM).
The schemes are funding to:-
help secure a major new business park at Aston Clinton. This project comprising 150,000m2 of commercial development and up to 100 homes for local workers – £6m
bring forward the development of Circus Field for housing and canal and recreational usage. This scheme which is part of the Waterside development in the town will provide 152 private and social housing homes - £4m
improve the green space in Aylesbury Vale by enhancing planting and providing multi use games areas - £1m
The schemes which complement two Community Infrastructure Fund projects also announced today will significantly underpin the economic and residential bases of the town.
Sir Henry Aubrey-Fletcher, the Chairman of Aylesbury Vale Advantage which will be the body responsible for the funding programme said, “This is a welcome and timely boost for Aylesbury.
These grants will bring new homes and jobs to the town and help improve our environment even further. Taken together they demonstrate a commitment to sustainable growth.”
Peter Cooper, AVDC’s Cabinet Member for Economic Development, also welcomed the news. He said “Securing Aston Clinton Road to develop a high quality Business Park is a crucial part of our strategy to create new employment opportunities. We are also pleased that through the Circus Field grant, the Government is supporting the Waterside redevelopment of the town centre which on completion will create around 1200 permanent jobs. Put together with the announcement of an extra £21million pounds secured by the County Council for the transport hub, there is a real momentum now around growth in the Vale.”
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