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.
The Loadstar challenges RSP on Manston jobs and viability
Yesterday (5 October 2022), RSP responded to a press enquiry from Broadstairs-based supply chain news website “The Loadstar.” Although The Loadstar is a news outlet focused on the global logistics sector, the questions were more about local matters…
RSP moves to consultation stage in programme to secure new flight procedures for Manston
Before Manston Airport can reopen as an airfreight hub, new air routes must be approved through a detailed airspace change process set out in the Civil Aviation Publication (CAP) 1616. The airspace change process has now reached Stage 3.