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1st Apr 2023, 20:08
https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/transport/doncaster-sheffield-airport-doncaster-council-offered-lease-by-owners-peel-to-run-airport-which-closed-in-2022-4088389
Doncaster Sheffield Airport: Doncaster Council offered lease by owners Peel to run airport which closed in 2022The prospect of Doncaster Sheffield Airport re-opening has moved closer after Doncaster Council confirmed on Friday that they had been offered a lease to operate it by site owners Peel.
they are also exploring buying it.
"Given the significant number of jobs and the major economic potential of Doncaster Sheffield Airport, the report highlights the council’s intention that the airport should be acquired from Peel with a view to its reopening.
"Whilst the Council understands that there have been credible financial offers to purchase DSA, to date none of these has been accepted by current owners, Peel. Peel has recently offered a lease of the airport to City of Doncaster Council. Discussions are taking place to progress this option and to explore whether a lease at a longer term and on a different commercial basis than that initially offered by Peel could provide a basis upon which to achieve the council’s objectives.
“The council will continue discussions with Peel over the potential sale but is continuing preparations in the event that a CPO becomes necessary. It is hoped that the legal and programme costs will ultimately be covered by regional funding recovered from a loan previously extended to Peel, with a decision by SYMCA on this funding anticipated in June 2023.
Mayor of Doncaster Ros Jones said: “Sadly, our award-winning airport has now closed, but the fight is not over! Our aim is to reach agreement on the acquisition of the airport with Peel, but if necessary we will seek to compulsorily purchase the site and we are preparing for that eventuality now, should it be required.
Doncaster Sheffield Airport: Doncaster Council offered lease by owners Peel to run airport which closed in 2022The prospect of Doncaster Sheffield Airport re-opening has moved closer after Doncaster Council confirmed on Friday that they had been offered a lease to operate it by site owners Peel.
they are also exploring buying it.
"Given the significant number of jobs and the major economic potential of Doncaster Sheffield Airport, the report highlights the council’s intention that the airport should be acquired from Peel with a view to its reopening.
"Whilst the Council understands that there have been credible financial offers to purchase DSA, to date none of these has been accepted by current owners, Peel. Peel has recently offered a lease of the airport to City of Doncaster Council. Discussions are taking place to progress this option and to explore whether a lease at a longer term and on a different commercial basis than that initially offered by Peel could provide a basis upon which to achieve the council’s objectives.
“The council will continue discussions with Peel over the potential sale but is continuing preparations in the event that a CPO becomes necessary. It is hoped that the legal and programme costs will ultimately be covered by regional funding recovered from a loan previously extended to Peel, with a decision by SYMCA on this funding anticipated in June 2023.
Mayor of Doncaster Ros Jones said: “Sadly, our award-winning airport has now closed, but the fight is not over! Our aim is to reach agreement on the acquisition of the airport with Peel, but if necessary we will seek to compulsorily purchase the site and we are preparing for that eventuality now, should it be required.