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Representation by Vic Butcher

Date submitted
11 September 2018
Submitted by
Members of the public/businesses
  1. Thanet especially, but also the wider Kent area desperately need employment opportunities, a successfully run local airport would help to provide jobs both on site and in the wider geographical area. 2. Thanet does not currently require a large residential housing estate as proposed by the current owners. 3. Historically previous owners have failed to provide the necessary funding / investment to grow, what could be a very successful regional airport. 4. Airport runway capacity, especially for freight, is in important part of the national requirements. Runway capacity will be even more important in the future with the UK's intention to leave the European Union; Manston could help provide this capacity. 5. A well operated, well funded Manston Airport is an important National asset. 6. Modern aircraft are relatively quiet and thus largely mitigate objections regarding noise issues.