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Manston Airport: how weaknesses in the British planning process are damaging investor confidence in the UK
Since 2018, the celebrated former Battle of Britain airfield and commercial airport at Manston, in the Southeast of England, has been the subject of a proposal by RiverOak Strategic Partners (RSP) for redevelopment as a state-of-the-art hub for international...
High Court refuses permission to appeal the Judicial Review decision
Mr Justice Dove has now made his order setting out why Ms Dawes’ request to appeal the dismissal of the Judicial Review has been denied. Ms Dawes has 21 days from today (9 October 2023) to file an appeal with the Court of Appeal (to 30 October 2023). Addressing each...
Justice Dove dismisses application to quash Government approval for the Manston Airport DCO
RSP is delighted that, after two days of hearings at the High Court and several months of deliberation, Mr Justice Dove has dismissed the application to quash the Government’s approval for the Manston Airport Development Consent Order. This is a highly significant and...
Half term helicopter rides at Manston through partnership with Ramsgate FC
Some very excited children enjoying helicopter rides at Manston with Ramsgate Football Club HAF programme, donated by Helix Av - great fun and such a pleasure to host! https://youtu.be/rgXmpWaSq2M
Re-opening Manston airport could help UK trade take off again, says Logistics UK
In this article, Policy Advisor for Logistics UK, Ellis Shelton, explains that “the reopening of Manston Airport for air cargo transportation is vital to support the UK economy and its trading ambitions post-Brexit. Provision for air cargo on flights in the UK does...
RSP’s community commitment recognised at the 2023 CCCU Business and Community Impact Awards
RiverOak Strategic Partners has been recognised for its long-term commitment to supporting the East Kent community, with the Commercial Partner of the Year Award at the 2023 Business and Community Impact awards held by Canterbury Christ Church University earlier this...
This weekend: The Icarus Cup kicks off week-long festival of flying at Manston
Details plans are underway for the 2023 British Open Paramotor Championships (28th June to 2nd July) and the Icarus Human Powered Aircraft Championship (24th June and 2nd July).
Multiple Manston bank holiday events attract the crowds and raise funds for Martha Trust
More than 100 general aviation pilots raised over £1,000 for Kent’s Martha Trust, over the weekend, at a unique fly-in event. In addition, collection buckets on the site were filled by the many hundreds of visitors who came each day, to not only witness the sight of so many light aircraft making use of the Manston runway, but also the RAF Manston History Museum’s annual re-enactment weekend too.
RSP sets out carbon reduction plans in response to Green Party questions
In October, RSP was asked a series of questions by the Thanet Green Party about the carbon reduction plans for Manston set out in the DCO - and stated ambition to be Carbon Net Zero by 2035. Detailed responses were provided to the questions and you can download them...
The sun shines on RAF Manston History Museum’s Open Cockpit weekend
Last weekend saw the RAF Manston History Museum hold their Open Cockpit weekend where members of the public enjoyed sitting in various historic aircraft cockpits.
RSP proud to support #HAF at Ramsgate Football Club
It’s been a pleasure to support the brilliant work by Ramsgate Football Club to make sure kids have fun in the holidays. Here are some clips of #HAF2023: https://youtu.be/eahjo8A6LYM
Judicial Review update – 23 March 2023
Following today’s short hearing by Mrs Justice Lieven, we are disappointed that this will now go to a full judicial review, albeit on reduced grounds.
Judicial Review application dismissed
We have just been notified that the application for a Judicial Review of the Government’s decision to grant the DCO has been dismissed.
Manston to host British National Paramotor Championships
This Summer, between 28 June and 2 July, the RAF Manston History Museum will host the British National Paramotor Championships on Manston Airport’s Northern Grass, offering Thanet residents a weekend of entertainment, education and opportunities to find out more about this exciting sport.
‘Wildlife Conservation in Thanet’ video – inaccuracies addressed
We have watched the video posted on the ‘Wildlife Conservation in Thanet’ webpage on 3 December and, unfortunately, it contains a number of inaccuracies about the proposed redevelopment of Manston Airport, which was recently consented by the Secretary of State for Transport. We are happy to put the record straight.
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