Comment

Representation ID: 701

Received: 26/10/2023

Respondent: Mr Kevin Shipp

By shutting the Chatham docks, which is currently classified as commercial space, this would not foster local jobs this would remove jobs and also remove 250million of local turnover which is a big boost to the local economy. Shutting the docks would be in direct conflict with with building on engineering and energy industries in the area, which the dock is involved in. Shutting the docks would not develop jobs of the future it would remove them along with the infrastructure. To help create future spaces ArcelorMittal have proposed they could buy the dock and invest in its future.