National News
“Local MP James MacCleary has strongly opposed the scheme, warning the area does not have the infrastructure to cope with thousands of new homes.”
“It would also swallow up two other neighbouring villages, creating a 'sprawling' new town of more than 10,000 residents.”
Lewes MP James McCleary said: “Any development would urbanise a unique part of the South Downs, fundamentally changing the nature of the area where Queen Camilla grew up.“
'David and Goliath' battle as locals slam Eton's 'greed and hypocrisy'
BBC Politics South East tackles the issue of housing targets and highlights Eton’s scheme to build a new town in the middle of a tranquil rural area.
ITV report on Artist Grant GeJonge setting light to his painting in protest to Eton’s plans.
Financial Times - Battles loom as housing developers eye rural England
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Local News
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Eton confirms involvement in new town scheme but says it won’t undertake construction itself
Primose Annis and Mila Sherwin get the campaign to stop Eton on the front page of Octobers Sussex Express.
Eton campaign features in Sussex Rambler.
Sussex Express cover Eton Dog artwork & Cooksbridge Drop in Day announcement.
Article in Sussex Express after flooding on Novington Lane caused chaos and road closure - in the middle of August!
Sunday Express: vast swathes of open farmland are under threat from developers.
Sussex Express reports on Artist blowtorching his own painting in protest to Eton College’s plans.
Party leaders on Lewes District Council unite to oppose Eton College's plans.