Stratford Homes Expansion Reports Spark Confusion Nationally

The government wants to start work on new towns by the next election. This put Stratford in the spotlight, as people are debating where these settlements should go. The PM’s 2029 wishlist caused some worries.

Long Marston Airfield and Bearley/Wilmcote are possible sites for these new towns, even though construction might not begin until after 2032 and 2037. A news article mentioned the PM’s plans to build new communities, noting that over 100 proposals exist.

No new expansion is immediately planned for Stratford. Most new towns will extend existing areas, and Norwich, Reading, and Stratford could potentially get extensions. The local paper asked the council for comments on these possibilities.

The council said they didn’t submit a proposal, but Long Marston Airfield is already designated as a garden village. The council gave an update about its relief road and stated they do not know the experts mentioned in the article.

Long Marston is promoted as an eco-town, and Long Marston Airfield remains a garden village. The council works with the government on this village, with the local plan including the Long Marston Airfield area.