LETTER: New council to serve the north
In the light of this disturbing revelation by West Sussex County Council’s leader Louise Goldsmith, it is now time to consider a ‘parting of the ways’ between Chichester-based County Hall and Crawley Borough Council (which includes Gatwick) - much like Brighton and Hove City Council parted company from Lewes-based East Sussex County Council to become a Unitary Authority.
‘FULL airport expansion’ means Option 3 - ‘Independent Mixed Mode’ - the widest-spaced new runway which will have a devastating impact north
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It is definitely not the preferred
option for those living in North Crawley.
The business of local government - in this case West Sussex County Council (WSCC) in Chichester - is to govern on behalf of the people it represents.
WSCC is clearly not representing the people in North Crawley; it is ‘rolling over’ to the diktats of a global corporation whose only interest is to maximise profits.
If there is to be a new runway, there should be a new council - Crawley and Gatwick City Council.
RICHARD W. SYMONDS MCIPD
The Ifield Society, Lavington Close, Ifield