Heathrow Airport Expansion Plans

HACAN summarises the consultations on Heathrow

Ruth Cadbury is asking our views on Heathrow.

For the last 28 years the BCC has opposed the progressive expansion of Heathrow. We gave written evidence against the 4^th terminal and we collected an extensive survey when the 5^th terminal was at inquiry. This was presented for the BCC by Ruth Cadbury and myself to the inquiry.

Ruth then led a consortium of local authorities opposed to further exoansion.

When she was seeking election as an MP she was asked a specific question "If your party put a three line whip on a motion in the house of commons to support a third runway would you vote against it? And she answered "yes"

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We hope all BCC members will ask her to hold to that commitment.

A sample letter of objection to use to write to relevant MPs and Councillors stating you objection to Heathrow expansion. Recipient names and addresses included.

At the last BCC meeting (31-Jan-08) it was agreed to write to relevant MPs and Councillors stating the views of BCC regarding Heathrow expansion.

A briefing note summarising the expansion plans for Heathrow Airport.

Draft letter of response by the Strand On The Green Association
to the Heathrow expansion plan consultations.

List of key MPs, MEPs and Greater London Assembly members
and contact details where available.

The circular to residents from the Strand On The Green Association
regarding the Heathrow expansion plans.

Flyer to encourage people to attend January meetings

An increasing number of people are exposed to aircraft and road traffic noise.
Hypertension is an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease and even a small
contribution in risk from environmental factors may have a major impact on public
health. The HYENA study aimed to assess the relations between noise from aircraft or
road traffic near airports and the risk of hypertension.

Town & Country Planning Tomorrow Series Paper 3
Heathrow – A Retirement Plan
By Tony Hall and Peter Hall