As part of the ongoing Compulsory Purchase Order proceedings in respect of Wellesbourne Airfield, on 30 August the Council and the owners of the Airfield signed a Memorandum of Understanding which ensures that aviation will continue at Wellesbourne Airfield whilst plans for the future enhancement of the facility are developed and discussed.
York Aviation have been commissioned to provide a report on the compliance with the Memorandum of Understanding.
Owing to the strategic importance of the airfield from both aviation and economic perspectives, the Council included policies within the Core Strategy, adopted in July 2016, to retain this facility for the wider benefit of the District.
The District Council's Cabinet resolved on 12 December 2016 to enter into negotiations with the owners of the site to agree the purchase of the site. In the event this was not achieved, The Cabinet also resolved to take steps to compulsorily purchase the airfield.
For further information: please contact Tony Perks on 01789 260620 or email tony.perks@stratford-dc.gov.uk.