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A14: Junction 10a — [Derek Twigg in the Chair]

04 November 2020 · 0 other contributors · 2,948 words

Opened by Rachel Maclean Con Redditch

Responding minister: Not recorded

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At a glance

Rachel Maclean raised concerns about a14: junction 10a — [derek twigg in the chair] in Westminster Hall. Response awaited from government.

Key points

  • Junction 10a of the A14 is proposed for Kettering's future development.
  • Plans include up to 5,500 new houses requiring adequate infrastructure.
  • Government funding is sought to cover half the project cost.

Key requests to Government

The Government should commit to funding half the cost of the new junction now rather than waiting until 2025. This commitment is necessary to ensure that the full housing development can proceed without risk to local infrastructure and economic stability, avoiding gridlock in Kettering.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Rachel Maclean Con Redditch

Junction 10a of the A14 does not exist, but it is crucial for Kettering's future development. There are plans to build up to 5,500 new houses east of Kettering which will require adequate infrastructure, including a new junction on the A14. Local land values do not allow funding without government intervention and developer contributions can only cover half the project cost, with Homes England providing £60 million in loans for initial development phases.

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