Vital services 'protected' in scrapping airport and car parks sale
More than 1,000 people previously signed a petition to stop the previous administration from privatising car parks
The new Leader of Cornwall Council, Leigh Frost, says choosing not to sell Cornwall Airport Newquay or transfer of 19 Council-owned car parks will mean vital services are 'protected'.
More than 1,000 people previously signed a petition to stop the previous administration from privatising car parks.
The decision came at yesterday's cabinet meeting - the first full one since last month's local elections.
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'Let's not rest on our laurels'
Following the announcement on the cancellation of the proposed Cornwall Airport sale, John Brown, CEO of the Cornwall Chamber of Commerce, said: “We’ve always been clear, explore options thoroughly and effectively and if it works for Cornwall great, if it doesn’t then move on decisively so we can all work together on making the most of this unique and outstanding asset.
"Now that a decision has been made, let’s not rest on our laurels.
"Everyone should be utterly focused on ensuring the PSO deal is in place for another term and enhancing our connection into London.
"We look forward to working with Council, MPs and colleagues to ensure this happens.”