Clock is ticking for groups to secure land in Northstowe

Faith and community groups have two weeks to submit their bid for land that has been reserved in the growing new town of Northstowe

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FAITH and community groups have two weeks left to submit their bid for land reserved in Northstowe as a yearlong bidding window draws to a close.

The bidding window - launched by South Cambridgeshire District Council 12 months ago - will close at the end of the day on Friday, January 23.

It is the first of four opportunities at Northstowe for faith or community groups to secure land for their own facility.

In future, there will be further land or floorspace within the town centre on phase 2 available, plus two more opportunities within phase 3.

The 0.25-hectare plot which is the current focus is located off Stirling Road - between the Taylor Wimpey and Urban Splash developments and next to Bug Hunter Waters.

This was allocated under part of the planning agreements for phase one of the new town. Where space for worship is provided in any new building, there should also be community areas accessible to all, including other faith groups.