Representation by Burgess Hill Business Parks Association (Burgess Hill Business Parks Association)
- Date submitted
- 16 October 2023
- Submitted by
- Non-statutory organisations
The airport is a significant driver for the local economy. As CEO of the business group 'Burgess Hill Business Parks Association', I represent the views of our members. These include 190 businesses across a broad spectrum of sectors including logistics, manufacturing, engineering, aviation and life sciences. Those members include multi-nationals, SMEs and microbusinesses located around the Burgess Hill area, . Burgess Hill is recognised as an development area for focussed economic growth in the South East, in part due to its excellent connections to the motorway network, London and Gatwick Airport. Our members recognise the importance of having an international airport less than 20 miles away. It is an important multiplier for the local economy and provides many jobs in businesses that are part of the supply chain not only for Gatwick Airport itself but all the businesses that serve that airport; for example, the many companies servicing the needs of the airlines using the airports, such as aircraft part suppliers and pilot training. We carried out a membership poll of support for the second runway proposal and that poll showed overwhelming support for its expansion.