Blackpool Airport: Solar Farm or Sustainable Future for Local Jobs and Aviation?

We are deeply concerned about the proposal to build a solar farm on Blackpool Airport. While we support sustainable energy initiatives, we question the wisdom of sacrificing the airport's potential to create local jobs through hangar development and generate crucial income. A significant portion of valuable airport land is at risk of being lost to this project, seemingly solely to meet net-zero targets.

This development also comes at the cost of a currently used runway, a vital piece of infrastructure for our local flying schools. This begs the questions: Is achieving net-zero worth the irreversible loss of key aviation infrastructure and the economic opportunities it represents? Moreover, have the serious safety implications of operating a solar farm on an active airport, with constant aircraft movement, been adequately considered?

We believe Blackpool Airport's future lies in supporting aviation, creating local jobs, and generating income. It's time to push back against this plan and demand a future that prioritizes both sustainability and the long-term prosperity of our airport and community. Sign this petition to make your voice heard and demand a re-evaluation of this proposal.