Comments on: Amess criticises Southend Council over airport expansion

By: Valerie Morgan

Valerie Morgan — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:11:53 +0000

I agree with this. It is always the anti vote that is most vociferous and politicians invariably exhibit a “knee-jerk” reaction to it.

By: Tom Clark

Tom Clark — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:41:56 +0000

Davis Amess thinks it will buy him votes by listening to a vocal minority. I think it will buy him the opposite as the recession bites and people recognise the benefit of the much needed steady jobs that the airport can bring.
He should have the guts to support the plans and local businesses, otherwise I think political oblivion could be coming his way next year!
The issues the antis have raised are largely fallacious, and most have already been dealt with in the JAAP consultation. You would think that 90% of the antis had not even read the proposals from their responses.

By: James

James — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:31:51 +0000

Mr Amess is in my opinion short sited and is listening to the minority who make the most noise. A longer runway will mean improved safety and less noise as reduced thrust during takeoff will be required and more modern efficient aircraft can use it.
With an extended runway, the council can impose stricter night noise quotas with the planning consent.
The airport has been idle for long enough and would be a fantastic asset to the town.
It clearly has potential or a company like Stobart would not purchase it.
Expansion would also encourage regeneration through investment.
I hope Mr Amess doe’s not bow to the minority in order to win votes.