Airport campaigners abandon legal fight
14.03.10
Campaigners opposing plans by Manchester Airport to knock down two homes have been dealt an enormous blow, the Evening News reports. They have been forced to abandon a legal challenge after being told the case had a lower than 50 percent likelihood of success - and consequently would not qualify for legal aid.
The campaigners, backed by Friends of the Earth, wanted a judicial review of a decision by Manchester council to allow two historic cottages on Hasty Lane, Ringway, to be demolished to make way for a cargo centre. But they have been compelled to back down after being told they may face a five-figure legal bill if they lost. Despite the blow, they are saying they continue to be opposed to the proposals and have vowed to look at other methods of contesting the decision.
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