According to local MP Mr Wharton, the now defunct "One North East" failed to apply for a PSO grant which has been raised with transport secretary.
Wasn't it One North East who helped Peel obtain the cargo centre (south side) land and paid for the new fence which cut the airport in half?
Is anyone from the ONE board working for Peel now
http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/new..._with_capital/
Speaking afterwards, Mr Wharton added:
“I hope this is something our LEP can explore, it certainly seems to be one possible way of helping to secure Teesside Airport’s future.
It is staggering that One North East let Teesside (DTV) Airport down so badly, their focus on Newcastle at the expense of the rest of the region is a legacy our LEP must now address.”