Well, I wrote to my local MP and to Grant Shapps and I have been assured that the plight of Rochester Airport is very much within the sights of the All Party Parliamentary Group for GA.
I have been directed to a press release issued by Kelly Tolhurst (MP for Rochester and Strood and member of the APPG for GA) today and she mentions a visit to the Airport soon.
Unfortunately I'm a noob on this forum so I can’t post links but if you google Kelly Tolhurst MP you should find the press release on her site!
Given the aspirations of the group I’m hoping that the right support can be found to rescue the hard surface plans.