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If you've been following the great "where will we put 2000+ new homes in Stroud?" debate then today's show has had some interesting news.

Unveiled have been plans for a whole new eco town near Sharpness. It would get power from its own windfarm, perhaps restore the branch line railway and use the canal for other transport links.

You can see the map of what is proposed to the right... click on the image to make it bigger.

You can also DOWNLOAD the whole proposal here Sharpness_Report.pdf. Its 1.25mb in size so be aware of that if you are on a dial up or mobile connection.

updated Wed the 26th

Bryan emailed

Hi Mark

I have just heard about the eco proposal. What a brilliant idea. What with the docks and canal on site and the proposed rail link I am sure there would be enough industry and commerce generated for the local residents and surrounding area.

It would be a prime site with these transport links.

I have suggested developing Sharpness to Stroud Council on at lest one occasion but the response was not favourable.