Majority in favour of Eden Project in Morecambe, but concerns have been raised about traffic, pricing and bay views

By Nick Lakin
Published 16th Mar 2020, 15:56 BST
Updated 16th Mar 2020, 15:58 BST
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The Eden Project has released the full results of its recent community conversations in Morecambe.

The open consultation events took place in October 2019 in three venues in and around Morecambe.

They were designed to gauge the community’s response to plans for Eden Project North and collect feedback to help shape the direction of the project.

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More than 2,000 people attended the events, with 99 per cent of people voting yes when asked “Are you in favour of Eden Project North?”

The Eden Project North community conversation event at the Morecambe Winter Gardens. Image by Nick Dagger Photography.The Eden Project North community conversation event at the Morecambe Winter Gardens. Image by Nick Dagger Photography.
The Eden Project North community conversation event at the Morecambe Winter Gardens. Image by Nick Dagger Photography.

The same percentage voted yes to the question “Does Eden Project North make you feel more confident about your local area?”

People who attended also offered ideas for Eden Project North, including a desire that it continue the environmental focus of its sister project in Cornwall and ideas for specific events including live music and art installations.

Despite overwhelming support, a few concerns were expressed.

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