Carlisle Airport is approved
Carlisle City Council has backed the Stobart Group's plans to develop Carlisle airport. It is not yet known whether opponents of the development will seek to take the decision to judicial review
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Approval for Carlisle airport
by Ryan DollardA £25m revamp of Carlisle airport which would see passenger flights across the UK and Ireland looks set to go ahead after the local council granted permission.
The Stobart Group who own the site say that today's decision could bring 500 jobs to the area. Opponents are still considering whether or not to appeal against it.
Council Leader: "It is a very special opportunity"
– Leader of Carlisle City Council Joe Hendry"It is a very special opportunity that will be widely welcomed by the whole of Carlisle - in particular the business community.
"The decision follows publication of a survey by Stobart Group showingthat 95% of people questioned were in favour of flights to London."
Carlisle airport approved
City councillors in Carlisle have approved the Stopart Groups plans to develop Carlisle airport. It is not yet known whether or not opponents will seek a judicial review of the decision