By Rachel Charman The development of Southend Airport has been given the seal of approval by Secretary of State John Denham. The future of the airport was thrown into question by government intervention in January, in which Mr Denham reviewed the situation personally. Cllr Anna Waite, who is responsible for transport and planning, told...
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By Shane Croucher A meeting to discuss Southend airport’s expansion has been postponed following the government’s intervention. The Joint Area Action Plan meeting was due to take place on February 2nd, but John Denham, the Secretary of State, issued an Article 14 directive to see if he wants a public inquiry into the proposals....
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Rochford and Southend East Conservative MP James Duddridge yesterday asked the Secretary of State for claification over the Southend Airport Article 14 Directive. John Denham, Secretary of State, issued an article 14 directive last week. This means that although Southend Borough Council’s Development Control Committee approved plans to expand Southend Airport, those plans cannot...
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By Rachel Charman The development control committee, responsible for decisions about the future of Southend Airport, will meet today at the Civic Centre at 2pm. In an unexpected twist, the government has prevented Southend Borough Council going ahead with the proposed expansion of the airport unless given specific authorisation by Secretary of State John...
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