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Last Updated: Wednesday, 21 April, 2004, 05:59 GMT 06:59 UK
Departure lounge vote postponed
Nottingham East Midlands Airport
The airport is at Castle Donington
A crucial vote on an extension at Nottingham East Midlands Airport has been delayed due to a technicality.

North West Leicestershire Council has previously voted against extending the international departure lounge by 1,800 sq m, making it 40% larger.

However a report from its own officers - which was due for consideration on Tuesday night - now suggests the council should reverse the decision.

The has now been postponed until 28 April.

Council officers say it will be too costly to oppose the extension, which is supported by the government.




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