Leeds Bradford - General Thread

[lbaspotter]

I just had one of those political low life morons on my doorstep oh and did I give her what for. She claimed Labour didn't want the airport to grow in such a huge way unsustainably. I said what, but you support the terminal extension which allows the same level of growth? She was an utter dimwit who wouldn't listen to anything I said. She was basically a green dressed as red with an evil splash of reform.

I’ve been fairly looky and avoided Racheal Reeves knocking on my door what with being away last few weeks here in Turkey

 

[White Heather]

I’ve been fairly looky and avoided Racheal Reeves knocking on my door what with being away last few weeks here in Turkey

Not a single door knocker for me. Such a shame really as I had my speeches all sorted. Perhaps they got a tip off to avoid me.

 

[LBA4EVER]

Not a single door knocker for me. Such a shame really as I had my speeches all sorted. Perhaps they got a tip off to avoid me.

God help anyone who knocks on your door WH! Haha

 

[White Heather]

God help anyone who knocks on your door WH! Haha

It never ends well.

 

[White Heather]

So today, Leeds West & Pudsey MP Rachel Reeves, our new tenant of 11 Downing Street, has announced a package of measures aimed at boosting the economy. Included are changes aimed at making it quicker and easier to secure planning consent, especially for projects relating to infrastructure which might boost the economy. She is also to increase funding to Councils to enable a significant increase in planning officers and some previously refused planning applications which again might boost the economy, are to be reviewed. All very laudable.

But, is it just me that finds this somewhat bemusing given that said Ms. Reeves actively did all she could together with the other 4 Leeds Labour MPs, to block the construction of a nice shiny new terminal at LBA on the grounds it would lead to the growth of the airport, which in turn would, without doubt, have boosted the economy locally, and therefore nationally too. Ms Reeves clearly has two hats to wear. One as an interfering negative thinking Leeds MP and now one as Chancellor where she seeks to undo damage to the economy which may not have been so great had MPs like her taken a more forward thinking line.

I know that in the end, our terminal wouldn't have been built due to COVID and vastly increased costs, but even so. Reeves didn't know that COVID would come galloping over the hill to put a stop to the scheme.

 

[Aviador]

Yes and it's somewhat conflicting with the current "climate emergency" message. Surely thousands of new homes built on green belt will have an environmental impact along with all the co2 they will spew out during the building process and thereafter. Most if not all these new homes will be occupied by car owning residents who will need new roads and infrastructure to facilitate it will they not? Like I say, it's a mixed message so they will need to get all their ducks in order quickly if they're to do this without looking silly.

 

[Finger66]

Good morning one and all. A genuine reach out here. If any of you are around the cemetery end on Friday evening please do come and introduce yourselves. Will be good to put a face to a name. I should be around from about 1900 for a good couple of hours

 

[The Pole]

Good morning one and all. A genuine reach out here. If any of you are around the cemetery end on Friday evening please do come and introduce yourselves. Will be good to put a face to a name. I should be around from about 1900 for a good couple of hours

Is that you on the sun bed?

 

[Finger66]

@The Pole I am marginally taller than that - as those on here that actually do know me will testify! That said it being a small BCFC mascot is probably a true reflection of where the football club sit in the grand scheme of things

 

[The Pole]

@The Pole I am marginally taller than that - as those on here that actually do know me will testify! That said it being a small BCFC mascot is probably a true reflection of where the football club sit in the grand scheme of things

I bumped into LBA4EVER up there a few weeks ago, only recognised him from his avatar photo.

 

[LBA4EVER]

I bumped into LBA4EVER up there a few weeks ago, only recognised him from his avatar photo.

You talking about me pole! Haha did i meet your expectations haha that Saturday i also bumped into the blue sky live lads for a quick chat!

 

[Finger66]

@LBA4EVER as a driving instructor you should be taking much more care so as to not bump into anyone haha

 

[LBA4EVER]

@LBA4EVER as a driving instructor you should be taking much more care so as to not bump into anyone haha

Yes i had a smashing time at the viewing point!

 

[Finger66]

What the L?

 

[BCFC]

Now this is more like it….sensible.

https://fb.watch/tovRB6kbPp

 

[White Heather]

https://www.itv.com/news/calendar/2024-07-18/airports-granted-injunctions-banning-climate-activists

Jolly good! Note all three airports are owned/part owned by the same Aussie investment company . So, I guess that now, when JSO turn up at LBA to glue themselves to our runway or paint some aircraft orange, it'll be a certain and quick arrest and in addition to the criminal damage they'll be done for breaching a court injunction too.

 

[Len Fish]

Not before time, these protesters have got away with their disruption for far too long.

 

[LBAYORKIE]

https://www.itv.com/news/calendar/2024-07-18/airports-granted-injunctions-banning-climate-activists

Jolly good! Note all three airports are owned/part owned by the same Aussie investment company . So, I guess that now, when JSO turn up at LBA to glue themselves to our runway or paint some aircraft orange, it'll be a certain and quick arrest and in addition to the criminal damage they'll be done for breaching a court injunction too.

'Unlike airports such as Heathrow, passengers use the runway to board a flight, adding to the risk a protest could occur near a plane'

I assume they mean apron, rather than runway. That being said are they suggesting that Protestors would purchase tickets and pose as legitimate travellers to gain access to the apron?

 

[White Heather]

'Unlike airports such as Heathrow, passengers use the runway to board a flight, adding to the risk a protest could occur near a plane'

I assume they mean apron, rather than runway. That being said are they suggesting that Protectors would purchase tickets and pose as legitimate travellers to gain access to the apron?

Yes these reporter's can't tell the difference between a runway and an apron. If it's concrete, it's a runway. How many times do we read of delayed passengers sitting on the runway for hours, rather than on a plane, in their seat, on the apron/stand.

As for access to the runway, at Stansted they didn't bother pretending to be anything. Good old wire cutters got them through the perimeter fence in seconds .

 

[Snackbar]

good for LBA - time these fools and their GALBA mates were stopped! https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6p2ld79plpo.amp