6. BLACKPOOL AIRPORT STRATEGY PDF 125 KB
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Decision:
The Executive agreed the recommendations as outlined above namely:
1. To note the York Aviation Report as set out in the executive summary (Appendix 6a, to the Executive report) including:
2. That the revised masterplan drawing at Appendix 6c, to the Executive report replaces the original (masterplan drawing) as approved in February 2018.
3. To request Squires Gate Airport Operations Limited to develop a Business Plan for the short, medium and long term based on York Aviation’s recommendations including the key findings above.
4. To authorise the Council’s Director of Communications and Regeneration to agree terms for the retention of York Aviation to advise and support the Council and Squires Gate Airport Operations Limited in relation to the Operational Management Contract and timely migration of the Air Navigation Service Provider and Aerodrome licences to Squires Gate Airport Operations Limited.
5. That a further report be prepared setting out options for the future relationship between Squires Gate Airport Operations Limited and BAPL (Blackpool Airport Properties Limited), the role of BAPL in the delivery of the Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone and to bring forward the business case to support activity to implement the recommendations for relocation of operational facilities and aircraft hangars to enable release of land for commercial Enterprise Zone development.
6. To authorise the Director of Communications and Regeneration to continue to explore opportunities for securing external investment in the Airport and Enterprise Zone through joint venture partnerships and leasehold disposal of land for construction of private aviation hangars, maintenance facilities, fixed base operations for corporate aviation ... view the full decision text for item 6.