Referendum sought on London Ashford (Lydd) Airport expansion plan
13.02.07
Campaigners have used the Local Government Act to convene parish meetings calling for a vote on expansion plans at London Ashford (Lydd) Airport. The parishes of Lydd and New Romney will be asked to hold a referendum on proposals to expand the capacity of at the airport. The meetings will be held on 7 March in Greatstone, and 9 March in New Romney.
Protester Trevor Boulden said: 'We are organising referendums because we believe this is a way of demonstrating the feelings of local people. The agenda at both meetings will call for a poll based on the question: Do you support the proposed expansion of Lydd (London Ashford) Airport including any runway extension? Yes or no?'
Members of the public are entitled to attend both meetings, the first at St Peter's Church Hall, Roberts Road, Greatstone, at 19:00 on Wednesday 7 March, and the second at the Assembly Rooms, New Romney, at 19:00 on Friday 9 March. However, only residents registered to vote will be able to take part in the decision on whether to call a referendum.
In December the airport's owners submitted planning applications for an extended runway and a new passenger terminal. Shepway Council will carry out a public consultation on the plans before any decisions are made.
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