In the 18 months before the submission of proposals, BT undertook public consultation on its vision for the regeneration of Adastral Park.  Local residents and resident associations, parish councils, District and County councillors, and interest groups all had the opportunity to view and discuss the emerging plans and give their views about how they should be developed.

BT’s sequence of showcase events, which took place in March and April 2008 in and around Adastral Park, were attended by over 1,000 people.  Many of the suggestions made by visitors to these events have been incorporated into the proposals finally submitted to the council, including:

• The opportunity for an open air amphitheatre for public performances, located within the central park at the heart of the new residential community
• The incorporation of a wildlife/ecology corridor running from north to south across the site, as well as the retention of large woodland areas
• Large allotment areas to enable local food production
• Significant public space, leisure and sports facilities throughout the site
• A renewable energy centre
• Significant investment to enhance and improve junctions on the A12
• Identification of specific public transport measures, including locations for a network of bus stops to serve the community and those working at Adastral Park

Full details of the public consultation undertaken by BT are contained in the Statement of Community Engagement.  This document will be available to view on this website shortly.