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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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
LORALIE ADCOCKI worked at Lydd Airport for hards travel/janus airways in the early 80's, and would love to see some regeneration in the area.
CHRISTOPHER PAUL TURNBULLThe expansion will benefit the South East region.
DAVID BLACKMANI support the airport development
NAME SUPPLIEDLydd's location makes it the most environmentally acceptable option for regional airport development.
TREVOR PEARSONDefinitely the way ahead and a much needed boost to the area
BRIAN BANEWe need no more excuses from the N.I.M.B.Y's and get on with it.
ARTHUR@YOUNG1934.WANADOO.CO.UKSooner the better
STEVEN DALLEYthe airport should expand
ALAN SINCLAIR
PETER DAVENPORTThe whole of the South East will benefit
MARIEThere are so may benefits for everyone if the airport is expanded
ZOE BEARDSLEYThere is a severe lack of jobs in the area and not everyone is willing to commute as far as London for a decent future!
ANDREW BANTOCKDevelopment of LAA can only be good for Kent and East Sussex
MIKE WINSBORROWLets cut those journey times down to Europe. I spend as much time presently drivin to Luton and Stansted as I do in the air. Lets put Kent on the Map
ALEX LAWRENCEAirports are having a bad press recently with terminal 5 its time that Lydd Airport to raise there game with the big airports by expanding.
NAME SUPPLIEDStongly agree with flight expansion away from Gatwick
NAME SUPPLIEDI am in support of the expansion. Would give great possibilities for the area
CATHERINE LEEAs a recent homeowner in Camber this will be a great incentive to get more interest in the area - if its easy to get to. Lydd irport expansion is a great idea!
NAME SUPPLIEDWhat a bonus it would be for Kent and surrounding areas. Not only the increase in employment opportunities but also the increase in tourism
JANA SHEPPARDI am supporting the Lydd Airport development
EDMUND MURPHYThink of the opurtunity for Kent! People may one day desire to travel to Kent for international flights abroad instead of having to treck up London and beyond!
JOHN E SHEPPARDThe South east corner need's a local airport.
MARK VALLANCESouthern Englands is desperately in need of a regional/feeder Airport. I helped argue the case for Redhill aerodrome at the Public enquiry. I do hope the people of Kent and surrounding area back you.
NAME SUPPLIEDLocal airports like LAA have an important part to play in the UK economy and should be supported better, rather than further expansion at the major airports like Heathrow and Gatwick.
NAME SUPPLIEDSmall airports like LYDD are BETTER for the environment
NAME SUPPLIEDexpansions of smaller airports over super airports creates a fairer amount of regional jobs, and better customer service.
TED.EMSON@BTINTERNET.COM
A SATCHWELLAn air service from Kent to major business cities in the country is much needed, more and more business are moving out of London leaving Kent commuters left with exhusting and unrealistic travel times
IVOR PHILLIPSA delightful local airport that would benefit the community if exspansion is allow to go ahead
NAME SUPPLIEDLydd to Le Touquet! Excellent start but let's not get in the way of developing this further!!
NAME SUPPLIEDLydd makes sense for short routes rather than travelling up to London.
JEAN JONESLydd Airport has been the backbone of Romney Marsh for many years. Long may they flourish and grow to meet the needs of the local people.
NAME SUPPLIEDWould be fantastic for local business people wanting to commute within the UK. Driving to N Yorks for example currently takes 9 hours+. Would take less than an hour by air.
BARBARA ENNISBring in local jobs. Open Kent to Europe for tourism.
NAME SUPPLIEDMore work for the area ,and 50 room hotel at the golf club
CHRISTOPHER MABBOTTgreat little airport staff helpful and friendly
BRENDA ROBINSONi use to work at lydd airport when hards travel had it great little airport wish i was still there and i lived at dungeness
BARRYGood Idea, Transport links in east sussex in desperate need of development.

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