Goodman and Uniliver given clearance to go ahead with Bedfordshire Science Park

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Goodman and Uniliver won their battle with the Bedford Borough Council over development of Colworth Science Park in Bedfordshire. Bedford Borough Council had barred development of Science Park in the area located within 1,200 acre park. Goodman and Unliver filed an appeal with the government inspector who overruled council’s decision and granted permission to Goodman and Uniliver for development of park.

The Science Park will be spread over an area of 500,000 sq ft and will comprise of a Knowledge Hub, a conference centre and an Innovation Centre for use by small commercial organisations. The development of Science Park got active support from Bedford and Luton Economic Partnership, English Heritage and the East of England Development Agency.

Commenting on the government inspector’s decision in favour of Science Park, director of Colworth Science Park, Dr. Sally Ann Forsyth said it would be most welcome in Bedfordshire. He acknowledged the overwhelming support lent to the scheme by the local people and different organisations and was confident that the local area will derive huge benefits from the Science Park where world class partners would be brought for scientific research and more opportunities would be created for high quality jobs for the local people.