Issue - decisions

RESOLVED that the Executive agrees that:

(a)  the interim Managed Hangarage Scheme, as outlined in the Confidential Appendix A attached to the report, be added to the Capital Programme in 2022/23 to provide a short-term solution to the provision of managed hangarage at Solent Airport;

(b)  the Economic Hangars Scheme previously approved by the Executive be removed from the Capital Programme and a plan for replacement new managed hangarage be developed by 2025;

(c)  the Taxiway Improvement Scheme, as outlined in the Confidential Appendix A attached to the report, be added to the Capital Programme in 2023/24 to ensure the continued safe operation of the airport;

(d)  the Aircraft Parking Scheme, as outlined in the Confidential Appendix A attached to the report, be added to the Capital Programme to provide hard-standing aircraft parking on the grass area north of the Control Tower;

(e)  the Aeronautical Ground Lighting and a Performance-based Navigation System Scheme, as outlined in the Confidential Appendix A attached to the report, be added to the Capital Programme in 2023/24 to extend the airport’s use during periods of poor visibility and darkness;

(f)   the provision of self-fuelling facilities, as outlined in the Confidential Appendix A attached to the report, be added to the Capital Programme in 2022/23 to provide a more convenient service for fuelling aircraft;

(g)  the provision of a Grounds Maintenance facility, as outlined in the Confidential Appendix A attached to the report, be added to the Capital Programme in 2022/23; and

(h)  the Director of Planning and Regeneration, following consultation with the Executive Member for Policy and Resources, be delegated authority to award contracts for each of the above Schemes.