Southend Council has welcomed the news that the Airports Commission has rejected the idea of a Thames Estuary airport.
The Council had previously submitted objections to the airport plan, as had Essex County Council, Medway Borough Council and Kent County Council.
Council Leader, Councillor Ron Woodley said: “It seems that everyone in the world, apart from the Mayor of London, recognised that the so-called ‘Boris Island’ in the Thames Estuary was not a suitable place for an airport.
“There would be so many obstacles to overcome before it could ever be developed, and it would not have benefitted Southend-on-Sea one iota. It would had led to the closure of our thriving airport here in Southend which is attracting even more visitors and businesses and is not only a big catalyst for the regeneration of the Borough but a great boost to our local economy.
“I am pleased that the Airports Commission has now rejected this idea and I hope that the Government focuses on delivering sustainable growth at regional airports like Southend while investing in a sensible long term solution that the UK economy needs.”
The Council had previously submitted objections to the airport plan, as had Essex County Council, Medway Borough Council and Kent County Council.
Council Leader, Councillor Ron Woodley said: “It seems that everyone in the world, apart from the Mayor of London, recognised that the so-called ‘Boris Island’ in the Thames Estuary was not a suitable place for an airport.
“There would be so many obstacles to overcome before it could ever be developed, and it would not have benefitted Southend-on-Sea one iota. It would had led to the closure of our thriving airport here in Southend which is attracting even more visitors and businesses and is not only a big catalyst for the regeneration of the Borough but a great boost to our local economy.
“I am pleased that the Airports Commission has now rejected this idea and I hope that the Government focuses on delivering sustainable growth at regional airports like Southend while investing in a sensible long term solution that the UK economy needs.”
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