Conservative Candidate says -Lydd Airport Affect Good (L.A.A.G.)*

Conservative Candidate Damian Collins has welcomed the expansion of Lydd Airport, stating in a press release;
‘Shepway has now sent a clear message that it is serious about attracting investment into the area to regenerate the economy and create new jobs. This investment is badly needed in Lydd and Romney Marsh ... particularly now that the future of nuclear power at Dungeness is uncertain.

‘The recession has made life harder for many people, and we cannot afford to throw away the chance of new jobs from the development of businesses that already exist – there has of course been an active airport at Lydd since the 1950s. This for me has always been an important consideration in supporting both the development of Lydd airport and building a new power station at Dungeness.

Noting that after the expansion flying time will be more controlled, Mr Collins also states he believes environmental issues ‘were answered in the presentations and that the members made the right decision in voting in favour of the development.’

Prior to the meeting, Mr Collins had stated that he ‘supported limited expansion depending on what the [planning officers’] report said,’ and subsequently expressed concerns that Natural England had too much power in the debate after officers recommended refusal.


* I know it's not the correct word but it was the best I could do