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Ashford is a thriving town, where people enjoy the best that
life has to offer.
With the population expected to double within the next 25 years,
31,000 new homes are planned for Ashford by 2031 and a
multi-million pound investment scheme is rapidly creating a town
centre that will combine modern shopping malls and pedestrianised
streets that complement Ashford’s existing heritage.
The town already boosts excellent leisure facilities, with the
Stour Centre, international standard Julie Rose Athletics Stadium,
Eureka Leisure Park and Cineworld complex, and the forthcoming
arrival of a Waitrose superstore.
Outside of the town centre, Ashford has a wealth of natural
heritage, charming villages and woodland areas waiting to be
explored, while the buzz of London is just 37 minutes away by train
and the glamour of Paris can be reached on Eurostar in just two
hours.
With house prices 10% cheaper than the South
East average and 29% lower than in London, excellent transport
links and superb leisure and business facilities, Ashford is the
natural choice for a place to live life fully.
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Community News contains the latest news about Ashford’s plans for new homes and jobs, and big improvements to shops, leisure, community and transport facilities.
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Modern shopping malls, first-class leisure facilities, popular cultural attractions and a rich heritage await in Ashford.
Ashford’s residents are happy with where they live and feel safe, according to results of a national survey. Over 84% of residents are satisfied or very satisfied with the area as a place to live.
Two artworks in Ashford have been shortlisted for a prestigious award that recognises the best pieces of public art created in the county during the past two years.‘till the cows come home’ and ‘Breaking Boundaries’ have both been shortlisted for the Rouse Kent Public Art Award 2009 which is given biennially by Kings Hill developer Liberty Property Trust UK Ltd and Kent County Council.
An event, which will span two days, is being held for people interested in finding out more about the outline plans for the old Ashford Hospital site in King’s Avenue.
Running your own small business can be daunting and often it is difficult to know where to find the right help and advice when you need it. Business Link is now offering free business advice clinics at the offices of Ashford’s Future in Charter House.