Protesters complaining about helicopter flights making too much noise during Deal Regatta Week have been labelled as “party-poopers and miserable”.
The description came from John Trickey, chairman of the Deal, Walmer and Kingsdown Regatta Association, who was left angry at the loss of the popular trips, now banned.
Flights by Manston-based Heli-Charter took place during the weekend before the carnival and also on the day of the procession. But complaints were made to the district council, much to the annoyance of the regatta committee.
Ellen Pughe, the company’s operations assistant, said: “The only site that is suitable to fly from and adheres to the rules and regulations put in place by the Civil Aviation Authority is the site we have used for the past 10 years at least.
“Unfortunately, due to three complainants, Dover District Council will not allow us to carry on operating from this site. We cannot find an alternative site for our operations to take place.”
Regatta boss slams helicopter flight ban
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