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FIGHT BEGINS OVER MARSH AIRPORT EXPANSION PLANS

Lib Dem campaigner Peter Carroll is writing to over 6,000 households o­n Romney Marsh asking them to support his opposition to the proposed massive expansion of Lydd Airport.

Plans are under consideration that would extend the runway and would mean 2,000,000 passengers a year using the airport. This could mean up to 100 jet aircraft flights a day at busy times and up to a million extra car journeys o­n already busy local roads.

Peter Carroll said, 'The proposed expansion will devastate the Marsh environment. As well as the aircraft noise and pollution there will be many extra car journeys to and from the airport. Our road network simply won't cope. The quality of life of Marsh residents will be devastated.'

In his letter, Peter is asking Marsh residents for their views. He is calling for the expansion plans to be called before a public inquiry so that local people can express their views. Peter added, 'East Kent already has the International Airport at Manston. I do not believe that our area needs another major airport. I would support limited expansion of Lydd Airport to provide for more recreational and leisure flying'.