by Cllr John Savage. Councillor John Savage is a Labour Party councillor for Portswood, Southampton. Around five years ago, Southampton International Airport, purchased Marlhill Copse. In March 2021 the Council Planning and Rights of Way panel refused an application by the airport to the felling of Monterey Pine, Corsican Pine and other coniferous species and … Continue reading Opinion: Marlhill Copse – the spirit of the woodland must be preserved, whatever Southampton Airport’s plans are