Ramsgate residents should be aware that Thanet Council Tories are preparing to cave in to the airport operators requests to ditch the "106 agreement that protects residents from night time flights at the airport.
An important step in this process will happen on tuesday, when Thanet Council's Airport Working Party is to receive views of KIAC (the Airport Consultative Committee) on Infratil's request to allow night flying. This is a public meeting, note the highly unusual venue!
Airport Working PartyTuesday, 19th May, 2009 7.00 pm
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Venue: The Passenger Lounge, Kent International Airport
Airport Working Party – 19 May 2009
Main Portfolio Area: Regeneration & Environment
By: Brian White, Director of Regeneration
Classification: Unrestricted
Summary: The Airport Working Party is examining the subject of night-time flying before making its recommendations on the subject matter to be included in any potential future night-time flying policy regarding Kent International Airport (KIA). The purpose of the meeting is to
receive the views of Members of the Kent International Airport Consultative Committee
1.0 Introduction and background
1.1 In recent years there have been two proposals for scheduled night-time flying at KIA. The first concerned EU Jet and the introduction of a number of regular passenger services to European destinations. The second, at the beginning of this calendar year concerned the opportunity of British Airways International Cargo relocating its hub from Stansted to KIA.
1.2 On both occasions it was considered necessary and appropriate by the Council to receive and report applications for scheduled night-time flights on an exceptional basis. There not being the six month period prescribed in the S.106 Agreement for consultation to the Council available.
1.3 In both the public interest, and the business development prospects of the Airport Owner; Infratil, the Airport Working Party has been asked to investigate and report on the subject of night-time flying. It has visited other regional airports, looked at policies and procedures in place and now wishes to receive the views of the Airport’s own Consultative Committee before producing its recommendations. The intention being that Infratil be invited to submit an application for night-time flying such that the six month period of consultation with the Council can commence.
1.4 This proactive approach is clearly in the best interest of all parties. The Council will be able to let interested groups and parties have their say on the very principle of night-time flying and on the extent to which it may be acceptable. Whilst the airport owner will be in a position, once a policy is in place to compete with its regional competitors and attract business. It is already noted by the Working Party that in certain respects the S.106 Agreement regarding KIA may deter aircraft operators.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
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4 comments:
Unfortnately I shall be in London Tuesday night but thanks for alerting us to this meeting - hope you get some supporters
Interesting to see how Tory MP Gale stands on this one. His position on the 106 Agreement has differed according to the Party in power at Thanet Town Hall.
I suspect I will contribute more to the local economy by buying my Lattes in the harbour than KIA will do in the current environment.
By all accounts those splendid MAG chaps have all the bases/I mean aprons covered...waitress Latte PLEASE.
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