Comment

Allocations DPD Discussion and Consultation Document

Representation ID: 17762

Received: 06/04/2010

Respondent: Mr Terry Waine

Representation Summary:

The Joint Action Plan for Southend Airport stated that, 'It is not considered desirable for the airport to handle significant volumes of freight due to its location'. Recently in the Echo a senior manager of the airport was allegedly quoted as saying '80% of freight was carried in passenger planes'. The Airport will be carrying freight. Have the residents been mislead by RDC?

Full text:

The Joint Action Plan for Southend Airport stated that, 'It is not considered desirable for the airport to handle significant volumes of freight due to its location'. Recently in the Echo a senior manager of the airport was allegedly quoted as saying '80% of freight was carried in passenger planes'. The Airport will be carrying freight. Have the residents been mislead by RDC?