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Representation by Lynne Ashbee

Date submitted
8 October 2018
Submitted by
Members of the public/businesses

I would like to make representation for the reopening of Manston Airport based on a critical need of decent employment for the residents of Thanet. It is essential for the future prosperity of the area to be able to offer well paid employment in what is at present one of the most deprived locations in the country. Thanet also would benefit from having the airport to attract other large businesses for inward economic development and tourism growth.

The excellent position of close proximity to Europe and under 70 miles from the UK capital makes it an obvious location logistically for the benefit of many in not only Thanet but for the South East.