Southend gets go-ahead?

SOUTHEND AIRPORT, owned by the Stobart Group, has won approval from the local council for a runway extension and other improvements.  John Denham, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, can either approve the project or call for a public enquiry.  During the 2012 Olympic period it will become a major executive jet and charter destination. Stobart is essentially in for the long term with a new railway station is due to open in July, taking passengers from the airport to Liverpool Street Station in 49 minutes and to Stratford Regional in 42 minutes. www.southendairport.net

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