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The British Airports Authority (BAA) has now withdrawn their application for a second runway at Stansted airport after a lengthy eight year battle with anti-expansion campaigners.
The new coalition British government have clearly indicated that they will not back the proposed airport expansion plans and they will withdraw the provision for assisted relocation within the homeowner support scheme. This latest development comes shortly after plans to expand Heathrow airport were scrapped.
Stansted Airport’s managing director, David Johnston, has said that he and his staff will be working hard to attract new business and trade to the airport. They are committed to working closely with the local community to provide employment opportunities as well as potential for increased business and travel. He firmly believes that the South East Area of England needs a greater airport capacity in order to support the development of UK international trading links.
The campaign group Stop Stansted Expansion (SSE) have said that the fight is far from over. Their focus is now clearly on the future and the soon to be published (2011) Government white paper on aviation. While they are pleased with this latest victory their sights are clearly set on ensuring that there will never be an additional runway at Stansted airport.
SSE wants to be certain that the local community is fully aware of the importance of the forthcoming National Policy Statement. The ongoing campaign is intended to raise awareness in the local community, encouraging as many people as possible to respond to the 2011 public consultation. As part of the build up to this the ‘Never again’ theme will feature prominently in a new poster campaign.
SSE plan to enlist the support of relevant local authorities in the vicinity of Stansted Airport . They will also be seeking support from local members of parliament (MPs).
This is the fourth time that a proposed second runway at Stansted has been blocked in fifty years. Campaigners now feel that they have earned the right to a further fifty years of peace.
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