Bromley Council's decision to reject Biggin Hill Airport's second bid to extend opening hours for the Olympics has been branded "a missed opportunity" for the borough by the airport's managing director, Jenny Munro.  Executive councillors unanimously rejected the airport's revised proposals in front of a busy public gallery on Monday night. This followed a consultation which found 60 per cent of respondents against the plan, down from 95 per cent last time around.

Orpington MP Jo Johnson, who opposed the proposals, told News Shopper: "The voices of residents have been listened to.  "Biggin Hill has masses of scope within the existing lease to take full advantage of the commercial opportunities that the Olympics represent.  I have not seen the evidence that suggests additional flights are needed."

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