South Yorkshire set to buy Doncaster Sheffield Airport

Summarised from 4 outlets · 8 reports · Updated 19 Oct, 16:58 · Archive

South Yorkshire leaders are due to approve buying Doncaster Sheffield Airport from Peel Land.

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority and City of Doncaster Council are due to consider a proposal to buy Doncaster Sheffield Airport and nearby employment land from Peel Land. The move has been described as a major milestone for plans to reopen the site.

Doncaster's four MPs have given their support to the plan. The Doncaster Chamber has also welcomed the purchase, describing it as a significant step towards the airport's reopening and a huge moment for the region. Business leaders have backed the agreement.

South Yorkshire set to buy Doncaster Sheffield Airport — Image: BBC South Yorkshire

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Airport set to be bought by mayor in landmark dealSouth Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority plans to buy Doncaster Sheffield Airport.BBC South Yorkshire · 19 Oct, 17:45
'Airport agreement is a huge moment for region' says Doncaster ChamberThe purchase of Doncaster Sheffield Airport's freehold by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is a significant step towards its reopening, according to the Doncaster Chamber.Sheffield Star · 19 Oct, 16:30
Mayor's deal to buy airport 'huge moment' says Doncaster ChamberThe deal has been welcomed by business bossessDoncaster Free Press · 19 Oct, 16:28
Airport agreement is a huge moment for region says Doncaster ChamberThe purchase of Doncaster Sheffield Airport's freehold by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is a significant step towards its reopening, according to the Doncaster Chamber.Doncaster Free Press · 19 Oct, 16:27
Doncaster MPs welcome mayor's decision to buy Doncaster Sheffield AirportThe city’s four MPs have given their suport to the planDoncaster Free Press · 19 Oct, 16:11
South Yorkshire leaders set to back new public ownership deal for Doncaster Sheffield AirportSouth Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority and City of Doncaster Council are due to consider a proposal to buy Doncaster Sheffield Airport and nearby employment land from Peel Land, in a move described as a major milestone for plans to reopen the site.Sheffield Star · 19 Oct, 16:05
South Yorkshire leaders set to back deal putting Doncaster Sheffield Airport into public ownershipSouth Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority and City of Doncaster Council are due to consider a proposal to buy Doncaster Sheffield Airport and nearby employment land from Peel Land, in a move described as a major milestone for plans to reopen the site.Rotherham Advertiser · 19 Oct, 16:01
South Yorkshire leaders set to back deal putting Doncaster Sheffield Airport into public ownershipSouth Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority and City of Doncaster Council are due to consider a proposal to buy Doncaster Sheffield Airport and nearby employment land from Peel Land, in a move described as a major milestone for plans to reopen the site.Doncaster Free Press · 19 Oct, 16:00

In this story: South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority · City of Doncaster Council · Doncaster Sheffield Airport · Peel Land · Doncaster Chamber · Doncaster

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