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Dawn of a new era

The green light to build Rushden Lakes represents the “dawn of a new era” for the area, according to the Wellingborough Chamber of Commerce.

Alan Piggot, the chamber’s vice president, said: “This is wonderful news for the whole area.

The green light to build Rushden Lakes represents the “dawn of a new era” for the area, according to the Wellingborough Chamber of Commerce.

Alan Piggot, the chamber’s vice president, said: “This is wonderful news for the whole area. It will create jobs, putting more money in people’s pockets, and prevent £100 million of ‘leakage’, where money is spent out of the county.

“We believe it will bring more disposable income into Wellingborough town centre sparking a retail boom for our independent traders.

“The chamber’s survey carried out last year showed that more than 80 per cent of Wellingborough firms are expecting growth during the next 12 months. Rushden Lakes will bring a further and significant improvement to the local economy.

 

“Today’s decision represents the dawn of a new era – North Northamptonshire is on the up.”

The £50 million development will be built on a 244-acre plot of brownfield land outside the town, with 31 acres of development land.

There will be a mixture of shops and leisure facilities, including a home and garden centre, shops on three terraces, space for up to four waterfront restaurants, a hotel and creche, a boathouse/activity centre and a lakeside visitors’ centre.

The project had been approved by East Northamptonshire Council in October 2012 but the government was called in to make a final decision with a planning inquiry after Corby, Kettering and Northampton councils opposed the plan, claiming it would affect their towns.

The chamber represents and supports the borough’s business community. Chamber membership is from £58 a year, for more information, visit: www.wellingboroughchamber.co.uk.

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