The deserted departure lounge featuring display boards about the proposed expansion.
Dear Mr Welch,
I was disappointed this evening to find that the Departure Lounge was locked and there was nobody about. A Jennie Johnson of Eastwoodbury Lane had previously issued leaflets advertising a meeting at 7pm today in the Departure Lounge, which we were told would be “An Airport Update by Alistair Welch”.
I since learned from Ms Johnson that she had decided not to attend this evening. However, given that you told us on Friday that you are keen to meet members of the SAEN committee I had hoped you would make yourself available in any case.
It is a shame that you had expressed fear at appearing on the same panel as a knowledgeable expert from AirportWatch, which as we all knew long before the meeting was the real reason for Roger Wood’s invitation being withdrawn. It’s also pretty low to have your PA in the audience, heckling. My personal carbon emissions are hardly relevant to the debate even though I don’t own a car and have never flown.
I look forward to another opportunity to discuss the airport’s proposals with you in public. There is little point in us meeting in private (not that you have ever invited me to do so) as it is far easier to communicate by letter or email, particularly as we then have a record of what we have each said.
Regards,
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Denis Walker
Press Officer, Stop Airport Extension Now
http://www.saen.org.uk/
Tags: Alastair Welch, Denis Walker, SAEN, Southend Airport