Support the Lydd Airport Development!

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THE PETITION

This petition is for supporters of the Lydd Airport Development - those who realise that the airport will bring huge benefits to both the local and surrounding areas, as well as providing a local airport for business and domestic flights. Local jobs for local people, a boost in tourism to Kent, and regeneration of the Romney Marsh are just some of the benefits. Sign to show your support today.....

DESIRED OUTCOME

To obtain as many petition signatures in support of the development as possible to proove that the majority of the local people do feel a local airport would be good for the area and the people.

WHO WE NEED TO INFLUENCE

All local people, business people who require air travel abroad, everyone interested in aviation/airport development, local Councils, MP's

HOW LONG WILL WE CAMPAIGN

As long as possible - or at least until we receive a response about the planning application from the Shepway District Council.

WHO TO CONTACT

Jo Oliver
Public Relations Executive
jo.oliver@lydd-airport.co.uk

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BERNARD BIBBYLYDD will reduce the need to travel to Gatwich from Kent
NAME SUPPLIEDgood for local business
HUGH SHEERIt was very sucessful in the 50's and it could be again. Short hop for continental travel. More local employment.
NAME SUPPLIEDThe expansion is important for the local economy and employment.
MARTIN PAGEgood for the area
DAVID CLEGGall for expansion and new jobs..
MATTHEW STOCKILLDue to the issues surrounding expansion at Gatwick/Heathrow it makes sense to use LAA and other similar airports to assist the growth in air travel.
GIASONE DAL FERROgreat news for lydd the local busineses and for the ga community. a great stopping point for trips to and from europe
ANDREW SINDENGood to see local airports used more
MIKE MURFITT
DAVID GHIGLIERIThe development of the airport will be a major advantage to the community as a whole with no down side!
TIM COLLINSThis will bring much needed jobs into the area and also attract new business which is much needed.
ALLEN SCOTTmuch needed
NAME SUPPLIEDComing every year to LAA since about 20 years I like this airport every time again. It is important to save this for that lokal area as it is THE entrance to UK from the continent.
CAROL PAYNEwe need this airport near to us also for jobs
CHRISTINE MICHELLE HUNTERIt will bring more jobs to the Marsh and surrounding area's! This is a good thing. I wish people were'nt always so negative about things.
JIM MORTONhopefully all will go well, with extra jobs created and maybe a LCC carrier attracted to the airport to offer cheap local flights abroad into europe
MALCOLM NUNNbest news since Silver City finished
BERND KISSINGWould be a benefit for the developement of the area / additionally people from abroad located in NR can go home more easily!
SARAH VIDLER the jobs might give the locals chance to stay in the area
PAUL DAMIAN JOHNSTONMy small town of Islip, L.I., NY used a former WW2 airstrip to evitalize a depressed area now it is an international Airport
SHAUN ELSDONThe area needs the development to survive
DAVIDin favour, should have come long before now!
MR J OHN VIDLERGood Luck, We Need The Jobs
NAME SUPPLIEDWe need more employment in this area.
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NAME SUPPLIEDLydd is a potentially brilliant alternative airport for us right here in the extreme South East of the UK. I would certainly use it for commercial flying.
NAME SUPPLIEDAs Gatwick is not to have a new runway, then it makes a lot of sense to make Lydd Airport bigger, it has good connections with London and the surrounding area
NAME SUPPLIEDHopefully new and valued jobs can created in the area.
STEPHANIE JARRETT
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HARRY OATRIDGEWe need the airport expansion. I think it should become another London hub airport!
DAVID NEWMANWe need a good regional airport in the area as an altrnative of going to gatwick or stanstead
IAN BOTTINGIt is the kind of development the area needs
RAY WARRENA great benefit and asset for the local area
WAYNE JOHN ALDREDAirport provides much needed employment
MIKE CORNISHA real infrastructure improvement for the future
WILLIAM LEITCHabsolutely essential for tourism in the arae
SANDIE BROWN
GORDON THOROGOODGreat location near M20 & Eurotunnel
ROBERT LYDDYFrom a supporter across the pond; this wonderful airfield should be further developed.
BLUE VINALLthis Development will benifit everyone in the area
KERREN LEACHI think this expansion would add much need re-generation to the area.
JOHN TOLHURSTI think an airport at lydd will be an asset to the area
CAROLINE TOCKNELLI worked in ATC at Lydd in 1956/57 good location for airport and local employment
DR DKH PATELWould be much better to expand here than anywhere else. Ideal transport and geographical location to Europe and now fast link to london St Pancreas in 37 minutes.
MIKE DAVISI am the Managing Director of DED Ltd in Lydd. I would like to see LAA go forward with it's expansion plans as I am convinced that it will be of great benefit to this part of Kent.
JIMMY Hairport now, future for our children!
JONES PETERMore competition needed for cross channel links by Air to Dinard
JEAN DOUBLEJobs for the local area.....much needed
NAME SUPPLIEDIt makes absolutely no sense to travel close to an already congested London area to catch a flight, simple. The employment potential is huge for the area. So what's the argument against?
ANDREW N BATESI support expansion of Lydd Airport and a rail link to boot.
DEAN GILBERTThis would not only be good for the local area but also the south east
P ANDREWSThis will benefit the local area and make journey times to the continent shorter
NAME SUPPLIEDProbably the best, friendly, airfield in the South. The food is excellent, a vey good reason to visit.
P.L.MOOREWe need a local Airport Urgently
MR KRISTIAN MARSHI FULLY SUPPORT THIS EXPANSION AND THE JOB'S IT WILL CREATE.
SHARON ELIZABETH CLEGG
SUE CLOUDAn airport in this area can only be good for all, lets make it an interesting area for the birds, walkers, locals & tourists, an area of diversity
ANDREW J TOBIASLydd is a wonderful Airfield for GA.
DOUGLAS SMITHERMANLydd is a great place to develop an airport paricularly as Ashford and the South East expands as a business centre.
JAMIE GILLIESMore connnections in kent will make international travel alot easier
RICHARD MAGRII'm a Hastings lad now living in the Paris area; the Kent coast needs this airport to help congestion at Gatwick & Heathrow. If you ever use Paris as a destination, choose Orly airport please!
JOHN DURNANA must to improve the areas national and international links and to provide a large economical and social boost to the area
NAME SUPPLIEDexcellent idea, hope it goes ahead. why do the people of kent resist change when it IS for the better
ALAN BALLwhy has it not already happend good luck
STUART HOBBSThe planned expansion would be positive for the local area and Kent as a whole. I for one am sick of the NIMBYs shouting down the majority who are in favour!
DR R M STEEVES
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NAME SUPPLIEDi have a lot of friend in kent, and this would be beneficial, to avoid the long journey from London, with no car!
NAME SUPPLIEDideal destination for a first cross channel nav training
DONALD CAMPBELLPrivate Pilot Flies out of Lydd on occasions
TERRY LANGRIDGEIt makes sense to develop coastal airports
PETER OLIVERIt will help re-generate the area and provide a boost to the economy for this depressed corner of the south east.
NAME SUPPLIEDit should be expanded as long as your going to turkey
JANE BLAUHaving a local airport would save the long journey to London and would help the local economy. A lot of young people in the area would benefit from the range of jobs on offer.
RON ROBERTSwould love to have a local airport
BARRY RICHARDSLocal airports are our future
DEREK WEBBA must for the expansion of the South East
JOHN WAGHORNA much needed development for kent tourism and travel
CHRIS SIMPSONThe UK needs more small regional airports like LAA
THOMAS DEACONDevelopment would produce a much needed boost to the local eccomony both with jobs and visitors. I have sent my CV in already and am eager for the expansion to happen ASAP!
LUKE SPIEL
PETER WILDING JONESa visitor since opening and will continue
STEVEN LONGMANThe expansion will provide a much needed boost to the local economy, providing jobs and trade to the region.
MICHAEL JOHNSONI think it is a great thing to happen for the district and the job opportunity and business are so tremendous it can only do good for the district.
BYRON DAVIESHave used LYDD many times over the years when going foreign - it provides a first class service and deserves the opportunity to advance and develop.
NAME SUPPLIEDIt would be fantastic to be able to cut out hours on the road before a flight! And it would be so good for the local economy, rather than everyone automatically going to London.
MICHAEL GOLDINGIt is about time the needs of human beings were put before the birds and bees. We need the airport to be a viable employer in the area.
JON ADAMSDevelopment is essential to this area of Kent to promote jobs and business opportunities in all sectors within the region.
ELENA ALLNATTThis area of Kent is crying out for regeneration!
NAME SUPPLIEDThis development offers a fantastic opportunity for job creation on Romney Marsh.
NAME SUPPLIEDMake it London's main airport ! If that is possible .
DAVID FARTHINGa lifelong visitor and supporter of Lydd It will soon be a reality that is long awaited
ANDREW LEWISI believe this will benefit not only this region but the United Kingdom as a whole.
GEOFFLYA must for the area and personally as a Pilot, I will be visiting in February
HELEN CRICHTON JENNER
JAMES CLOUTEgood to have a local airport
NAME SUPPLIEDWe need the expnsion in the soth east, one to elivate over capacity to Lonondon airports and two to make air travel more covenient for people who live south of the Th\mes and the Mdway
OWEN BRUNNINGthe airport would be amazing for the area

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This petition was last signed on Monday, July 12, 2010
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