Join us at Ebbsfleet for this month’s netwalking event

There are some wonderful natural habitats to enjoy in the Swanscombe area (pic Paul Buckley)

You are warmly invited to this month’s netwalking event, which will take place in Ebbsfleet this week, on Friday, November 26, at 10am.
Places are strictly limited to 15 walkers – if you would like to attend, please complete the form here and email it to julie.davies@cprekent.org.uk
We have a 4.5-mile walk planned, which will take us through the dirt tracks and footways of Ebbsfleet on a route taking about two and a half hours – it includes a section that will take us up 82 steps (with resting places).
Please note: this walk be undertaken at your own risk. We’ll ensure we have forward and back markers, so you can walk at a pace that’s comfortable for you. You will need to wear a pair of sturdy shoes and bring wet-weather gear and water to drink – you’ll also need to be prepared to walk on uneven ground and up steps.
If you would like to take part in this month’s event, please complete the attached proforma confirming your contact details (and emergency phone number) – and confirm you understand that you’ll be taking part in this walk at your own risk and will seek medical advice in advance, as appropriate.
Details of our starting point (and parking arrangements) will be shared once you have confirmed your attendance.
If you have any questions, please email julie.davies@cprekent.org.uk

Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Design approval for new villages at Ebbsfleet

The new ‘villages’ of Ashmere and Alkerden in north Kent have moved a step closer with the approval of their masterplans and design codes.
Some 4,600 homes are planned for the area of Ebbsfleet known historically as Eastern Quarry but that has since been renamed Whitecliffe. The approval by Ebbsfleet Development Corporation’s planning committee backs an urban park running through the middle of it.
The 667-acre site is owned by Henley Camland.
Michael Cassidy, chairman of the Ebbsfleet Development Corporation board, said: “The process of giving planning permission for the ‘look and feel’ of the main next phase of housing at Ebbsfleet Garden City marks a historic turning point in the ambitions for this flagship enterprise.
“It shows how intelligent use of planning powers and cooperation from landowners and developers can bring matters to a speedy conclusion and a quality outcome that befits a garden city.”
Alkerden is intended to host a new ‘market centre’, with commercial, retail and community facilities and new homes. There will be a primary and secondary education campus, library, sports facilities and mixed-use centre with shops and cafes, business space, a doctors’ surgery and gym.
Ashmere will reportedly contrast Alkerden with its “Kentish-influenced” design and commitment to garden city principles. Social-housing provider Clarion and developer Countryside have agreed to build up to 2,600 homes there.
At nearby Castle Hill, work has already on a planned community of 1,600 properties.

Monday, August 5, 2019