Mike
You know I support your efforts.
However, I think we would all be interested in more specific news.
I have read the report to which you gave a link. The contents of the report appear to have been reasonably well rehearsed in the past on this forum and else where. Crucial is the cost analysis of operating the airfield. It seems an argument will be constructed for the cost not being that far removed from the £80K pa originally intimated?
I have also read the press cutting to which you gave a link. It would appear there were various criticims levelled but primarily these were concerned with the lack of consultation that had taken place.
The police will presumably now seek to justify that there original cost analysis was correct and presumably will consult with the residents. Presumably they will point out that no rent has been charged for the last 18 months (is this really the case?).
Presumably what you are seeking to achieve is to keep the airport open to the residents. I am not clear whether you are propsoing that the airport should be open to visitors, and if so how they will pay for use of the airfeild? I am also not clear what you are proposing should be a reasonable charge and why?
As much as I support your efforts in my heart, in my mind I would also like to see a properly constructed case for GA which might I suspect resulting in your gaining even greated support for this case.