14.14.2

Object

Representation ID: 4356

Received: 16/07/2025

Respondent: Scotline

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Yes

While some businesses on Medway City Estate may relocate easily, maritime operators like Scotline cannot. Our operations depend on deep-water access and open storage, which are not replicable elsewhere. We employ around 100 local staff, many from nearby communities, who benefit from the estate’s accessibility. Displacing these operations would increase road freight and emissions, and reduce access to skilled, long-term employment. Regeneration should address site constraints while retaining sustainable, strategically located industries.