Two-week consultation launches on the future of Cornwall Airport Newquay
Residents and businesses are being urged to have your say on the long-term future of the site
Amid months of speculation, a two-week consultation's launching today on the future of Cornwall Airport Newquay.
Residents and businesses are being urged to have your say on the long-term future of the site, amid reports of a potential partnership deal being struck.
The council, who own the site, say they're looking to develop the land around the airport, create skilled jobs, and promote economic growth.
The consultation will run until 26 September, and will start with engagement with the Chamber of Commerce and continue with meetings with the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Economic Forum and Business Improvement Districts from across Cornwall in order to get feedback on the developing plans and how they contribute to economic growth.
You can submit your comments online or by dropping in to talk to members of the project team at New County Hall between 9am and noon on Saturday, 14 September and 1pm to 4pm at Newquay Library on the same day.
The consultation follows the Cabinet’s decision in June to select Adynaton as preferred bidder for a potential partnership and the work that has been undertaken since, including the development of a Land Use Blueprint for the Airport Estate.
Councillor Louis Gardner said: “No decision has yet been taken to proceed with a joint venture and negotiations are still ongoing before a final decision is made in the Autumn.
"However, as set out by Cabinet in June we have been working with Adynaton and Westcore on a high-level Land Use Blueprint which will inform the potential partnership and as promised we will make this available for people to see.
“The plans, of course, will align with Cabinets commitment to prioritise and secure the future operation of Cornwall Airport Newquay and develop the surrounding land and business park to create jobs and economic growth.”
The local authority say any future development will be subject to the usual planning process and related consultation and application process and that the LUB is a strategic document which will set out the vision for the airport only.
To take part in the consultation, visit the Let's Talk Cornwall website.