MoD's Kenley fence could cost Croydon Council taxpayers £100k
7:50am Monday 17th August 2009 in
A disputed fence at Kenley Aerodrome which cost the Ministry of Defence £113,000 could cost taxpayers the same amount.
According to the council’s draft statement of accounts for 2008-2009 the MoD is pursuing Croydon Council for the cost of erecting the fence around the airfield.
Neighbours and users of the field protested about its intrusion on the surrounding area and it was never built.
The fence has sat at the airfield ever since.
A Croydon Council spokeswoman said: “The council’s statement of accounts 2008-09 recognises, as they are required to, a possible liability in relation to a compensation claim by the MoD for fencing materials purchased for the perimeter of Kenley Airfield, before permitted development rights were removed.
“The council believes it acted in the public’s best interest in removing permitted development rights and safeguarding the open character and appearance of the Conservation Area and Green Belt.
“It would be premature to speculate at this point if any payment will be made to the MoD as ongoing negotiations continue in finding a solution on this site.”
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da duron ron
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12:42pm Tue 25 Aug 09
7:53pm Wed 4 Mar 09
I have contacted CG myself asking that my post be removed if it has broken any rule of theirs or indeed law. It is certainly not my intention to do so. I merely wished to provide information to those that care that is already very much in the public domain. Lastly I would like to stress that a person's political opinion is not reason for action against them other than to be challenged in an open and honest fashion. Anyone stupid enough to take an action outside of the law or even reason would receive my total condemnation.
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k scoffer says...
11:20am Mon 17 Aug 09