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Just as we get good news with Flybe, seems like Logan air are pulling back and consolidating their schedules and routes…
As Scottie said loganair aren't happy with the deal that Newquay have made with Flybe2Just as we get good news with Flybe, seems like Logan air are pulling back and consolidating their schedules and routes…
STATEMENT: Cornwall Council responds to potential CAHC closure
Cornwall Airport Newquay is an operational airport which is vital to the region's connectivity to the UK. It is currently subsidised by the Cornish taxpayer and Cornwall Council is committed to develop the airport in a way which minimises this subsidy and continues to develop the site as a key part of Cornwall’s transport and business infrastructure.
As part of this work, the council is reviewing the use of the land at the airport site to ensure the taxpayer is getting the maximum value for money from it and to increase the economic benefit and professional employment opportunities for Cornwall.
Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre (CAHC) has been a tenant at Newquay Airport since 2015. They signed a disclaimer at that point acknowledging there was no right of renewal when its lease expired in 2021. However, in order to assist the centre to find a new site, the Council extended the lease by a further 12 months.
Cornwall Council and Cornwall Airport Newquay are not responsible for the operation of a private business and securing a site on which to operate is the responsibility of the management of the centre.
Cornwall Council has made it clear to CAHC that we will consider assisting them to move to a new location when a credible, costed and deliverable proposal has been developed. However, this remains the responsibility of the centre.
Cornwall councillors have opposed plans to sell Cornwall Airport Newquay and for the council to retain a minority stake. A report regarding a strategic review of the airport commissioned by the council was presented to councillors behind closed doors.
During the confidential session it is believed that a majority of councillors on the committee voted against or abstained from voting on a proposal from consultants that Cornwall Council should seek to sell the airport and only retain a minority share. It was suggested that many councillors opposed such “privatisation” as it would be unlikely to get support from the full council.
One councillor challenged the decision to take the item in private but councillors voted to exclude the press and public from the discussion. The council’s economic growth and development overview and scrutiny committee had been presented with an item on a strategic airport review at its meeting this afternoon.
Council officers had said that the report should be given and discussed in private because it contained information about financial or business affairs. They had said that whilst it might be considered to be in the public interest to discuss the item openly they considered that it would be detrimental to the council if it was to disclose information contained in the report.
Independent councillor Tim Dwelly had made a point of order at the start of the meeting about the decision to go into “part two” – referring to the private section of the meeting – and challenged officers to justify that decision.
He said that whilst there might be some information in the report which should be considered confidential he also felt that the wider report could have been debated in public.
Cllr Dwelly said that it was in the public interest that such a large asset in the council’s ownership should be discussed openly. He said: “It is a hugely strategic question about whether we sell or part sell the airport. It is an extremely important part of the economy of Cornwall and should be debated in public in my opinion.”
He added: “I don’t think I have ever seen a report as important as this to be taken entirely in part two. We can’t possibly be talking about the future of the airport and whether it should be sold in private.”
Council officers conceded that it was “unusual” for an entire report to be taken into confidential session but they said that it contained information that was “commercially sensitive” and that disclosing that information would “impact the business of the airport”.
They said that the report was only a preliminary step in a process and would not result in any decisions being taken. Further reports would be presented to councillors in due course.
When the committee came back into public session the agreed recommendation was that the committee agreed that it would “support the objectives of phase two” and that councillors supported moves to maximise the economic impact of the airport and ensure the continuing operation of the airport and that the council should seek to minimise the financial burden of the airport on the Cornish taxpayer.
Cornwall Council has previously said that it would like to reduce the amount of subsidy that the council pays to keep the airport running – last reported to be around £3.5million a year. It has said that it wants to use more of the land at the airport for business development and is undertaking a review of the whole site.
The airport site is already home to the commercial airport itself as well as Spaceport Cornwall which is set to see the first horizontal launch by Virgin Orbit later this year. Part of the airport site has already been developed as an Enterprise Zone which saw the creation of Aerohubs which provide business and workspace.
Cornwall Council has recently submitted the airport as a possible location for an Investment Zone which would relax planning and taxation rules to encourage businesses to invest. However, the future of Investment Zones is uncertain as they were announced by former Prime Minister Liz Truss during her short time in office. More information about them is expected in the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s autumn statement due to be delivered this week.
Cornwall councillors have opposed plans to sell Cornwall Airport Newquay and for the council to retain a minority stake. A report regarding a strategic review of the airport commissioned by the council was presented to councillors behind closed doors.
During the confidential session, it is believed that a majority of councillors on the committee voted against or abstained from voting on a proposal from consultants that Cornwall Council should seek to sell the airport and only retain a minority share. It was suggested that many councillors opposed such “privatisation” as it would be unlikely to get support from the full council.
The council’s economic growth and development overview and scrutiny committee had been presented with an item on a strategic airport review at its meeting this afternoon. One councillor challenged the decision to take the item in private but councillors voted to exclude the press and public from the discussion.
Council officers had said that the report should be given and discussed in private because it contained information about financial or business affairs. They had said that whilst it might be considered to be in the public interest to discuss the item openly they considered that it would be detrimental to the council if it was to disclose information contained in the report.
Independent councillor Tim Dwelly had made a point of order at the start of the meeting about the decision to go into “part two” - referring to the private section of the meeting - and challenged officers to justify that decision.
He said that whilst there might be some information in the report which should be considered confidential he also felt that the wider report could have been debated in public.
Cllr Dwelly said that it was in the public interest that such a large asset in the council’s ownership should be discussed openly. He said: “It is a hugely strategic question about whether we sell or part sell the airport. It is an extremely important part of the economy of Cornwall and should be debated in public in my opinion.”
He added: “I don’t think I have ever seen a report as important as this to be taken entirely in part two. We can’t possibly be talking about the future of the airport and whether it should be sold in private.”
Council officers conceded that it was “unusual” for an entire report to be taken into confidential session but they said that it contained information that was “commercially sensitive” and that disclosing that information would “impact the business of the airport”.
They said that the report was only a preliminary step in a process and would not result in any decisions being taken. Further reports would be presented to councillors in due course.
When the committee came back into public session the agreed recommendation was that the committee agreed that it would “support the objectives of phase two” and that councillors supported moves to maximise the economic impact of the airport and ensure the continuing operation of the airport and that the council should seek to minimise the financial burden of the airport on the Cornish taxpayer.
Cornwall Council has previously said that it would like to reduce the amount of subsidy that the council pays to keep the airport running - last reported to be around £3.5million a year. It has said that it wants to use more of the land at the airport for business development and is undertaking a review of the whole site.
The airport site is already home to the commercial airport itself as well as Spaceport Cornwall which is set to see the first horizontal launch by Virgin Orbit later this year. Part of the airport site has already been developed as an Enterprise Zone which saw the creation of Aerohubs which provide business and workspace.
Cornwall Council has recently submitted the airport as a possible location for an Investment Zone which would relax planning and taxation rules to encourage businesses to invest. However, the future of Investment Zones is uncertain as they were announced by former Prime Minister Liz Truss during her short time in office. More information about them is expected in the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s autumn statement due to be delivered this week.
There won't be flights from Leeds this summer. Eastern pulled out of LBA quite suddenly in 2021Hi I’m from Birmingham UK.There’s rumours and speculation around eastern airways .Now I know there meant to be flights in the summer from Humberside,Manchester,Gatwick East Midlands and Leeds.There’s rumours about Birmingham Airport is this true and when would it expected to be announced?Thanks
Can’t see Birmingham happening since they’ve announced East Midlands from Newquay.Hi I’m from Birmingham UK.There’s rumours and speculation around eastern airways .Now I know there meant to be flights in the summer from Humberside,Manchester,Gatwick East Midlands and Leeds.There’s rumours about Birmingham Airport is this true and when would it expected to be announced?Thanks
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