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Press Coverage SEFaversham Decision

"Harold Goodwin, the chair of Faversham Community Land Trust, urged councillors to back Prince William’s plans for social housing, which he described as "superior" to other developments.

He said: "We hope that these councillors will stand up to support Prince William in seeking to provide social housing, setting an example for other developers across the country. (It) could be unacceptable if Swale frustrated the Duchy’s plans for social housing." The Independent & The Times

Faversham Community Land Trust chairman Harold Goodwin urged councillors to support William’s plans to provide social housing, which is “superior” to others.
He said: “We hope that these councillors will stand up to support Prince William in seeking to provide social housing, setting an example for other developers across the country. “(It) could be unacceptable if Swale frustrated the Duchy’s plans for social housing.” The Evening Standard

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