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House of Commons · Petition P002776

Ramsgate Town Council and Manston Airport

26 October 2022

Presented 1 time by 0 MPs

EconomyLocal GovernmentTransport

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At a glance

This petition concerning ramsgate town council and manston airport was presented to Parliament once by 0 MPs.

Issue summary

The petition addresses concerns over the spending of local council taxpayer money by Ramsgate Town Council to legally challenge a decision allowing development at Manston Airport, which could hinder economic benefits such as job creation and investment for South Thanet.

Action requested

The petitioners request that the House of Commons urge Ramsgate Town Council to accept the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport's decision, collaborate with the government and other local authorities towards re-opening the airport, and cease further expenditures on legal challenges.

Key facts

  • 340 South Thanet residents signed the petition.
  • £10,000 of local council taxpayer money was spent by Ramsgate Town Council for a judicial review to prevent activities at Manston Airport site.
  • The Manston site has development consent (DCO) granted by the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport for new cargo hub and businesses.
  • Thanet's unemployment rates and average salaries are below South-East norms.
  • Expected investment is hundreds of millions of pounds, bringing significant job opportunities.

Presentation timeline

MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.

  1. Presented 26 October 2022

    No presenters recorded for this presentation.

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