Those of you like me who would like to go on holiday from a local airport, and also believe that Manston Airport could provide a major economic boost for East Kent, might like to sign the following e-petition on HM Government's website.
http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/22102
Manston Airport- The Solution to Britain's Aviation Requirements
Responsible department: Department for Transport
-The Government should start to develop Manston Airport in Kent to be the solution to the current aviation requirements facing the United Kingdom, particularly those in the South East.
-The Government should do this as the airport already has a large runway and space to expand its existing facilities.
-The Government will need to do this to safeguard the other areas in Kent and the Thames Estuary that have been considered for a new airport.
-The Government needs to stop wasting Public money on New Airports and focus on this existing infrastructure.