Press Release

High Sheriffs of West and East Sussex visit London Gatwick Airport

 

26 November 2008

Sir Richard Kleinwort, High Sheriff of West Sussex and Mr Hugh Burnett, High Sheriff of East Sussex visited London Gatwick Airport yesterday.

The High Sheriffs met with Andy Flower, Managing Director London Gatwick Airport, and Andrew McCallum, the airport’s Head of Communications, who outlined Gatwick’s plans to invest nearly £1bn to revitalise the airport over the next five years. Sir Richard and Mr Burnett were then taken on a tour of the airport, which included visiting the landmark Pier 6 airpassenger bridge , the airfield and the air traffic control tower. The High Sheriffs then met with senior officers at Gatwick Police Station.

The High Sheriff is an ancient Crown appointment, made annually. The office holder has responsibilities towards High Court Judges and uniformed services, acting as Returning Officer for Parliamentary Elections in County constituencies and the proclamation of the accession of a new Sovereign.

“We are always pleased to welcome the High Sheriffs of West Sussex and the neighbouring
counties,” Andy Flower, Managing Director London Gatwick Airport said. “Gatwick plays a significant part in the local community and will continue to do so. It is important that the connections we have with local and national offices are maintained and visits such as today’s go a long way to strengthen them.”

Sir Richard Kleinwort said:-“ Yesterday’s visit has been a tremendous insight into the way an extremely complex business succeeds through seamless partnership and dedication. I congratulate each and every person as this really is teamwork at its best and in extremely challenging times.”

Mr Hugh Burnett said: “Gatwick plays such an important economic and social role in the Sussex Community. Yesterday was a magnificent opportunity to learn more about how seriously Gatwick takes its responsibilities and its concern about the security of its public and the wider Gatwick Community.”

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