Surely Blackpool would fit the bill ? It certainly needs the support - I'm sure it was recently under threat ?
The former RAF Poulton is an impressive sight from the air, but perhaps Hawarden wouldn't be impressed, quite apart from what the current owner might have to say !
GA is a mess in the NW though. Barton are always doing work to avoid the place flooding with some success, but it is frustrating when the weather is CAVOK but the field is shut !
As has been said before - Woodford, a criminal waste..