Author: John Stewart
GLA Committee says Government’s Heathrow 3rd Runway conditions ‘not fit for purpose’
In a damming report published today the GLA Environment Committee said that the conditions the Government put in place to limit the impact of a third runway at Heathrow on noise,
COMMITTEE ON CLIMATE CHANGE SETS OUT OPTIONS TO MEET THE UK’S AVITAION EMISSIONS TARGET
A report from the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) published today Continue reading “COMMITTEE ON CLIMATE CHANGE SETS OUT OPTIONS TO MEET THE UK’S AVITAION EMISSIONS TARGET”
Aviation White Paper ‘Dead in the Water’
Campaigners call on Government to drop its ‘fantasy’ third runway at Heathrow. Continue reading “Aviation White Paper ‘Dead in the Water’”
Celebrities and Politicians Plant Trees on Site of Proposed Third Runway
David Cameron and Nick Clegg both sponsor trees. Continue reading “Celebrities and Politicians Plant Trees on Site of Proposed Third Runway”
BAA Surrender on Third Runway Heathrow
BAA has accepted that plans for a third runway will be scrapped if the Conservatives win the next General Election (1). Continue reading “BAA Surrender on Third Runway Heathrow”
HACAN Response to Noise Action Plan Consultation
This is the response from HACAN to the BAA Noise Action Plan. HACAN is the organisation which represents residents under the Heathrow flight paths. The response has been agreed by the HACAN Management Committee.
This document is made available as a PDF file: http://hacan.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/HACAN-Noise-Action-Plan-Response.pdf
Hounslow the most overflown borough in London, but 6 of the top 12 boroughs are in East London
Analysis prompts campaign groups HACAN and Fight the Flights to form an alliance. Continue reading “Hounslow the most overflown borough in London, but 6 of the top 12 boroughs are in East London”
Advertising Standards Authority Slates BAA and Future Heathrow over ‘Misleading’ Third Runway Noise and Pollution Claims
An advert claiming a third runway at Heathrow will not make the airport dirtier or noisier has been ruled “misleading” by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). Continue reading “Advertising Standards Authority Slates BAA and Future Heathrow over ‘Misleading’ Third Runway Noise and Pollution Claims”
Report ‘Smacks of Desperation’ says Campaign Group
Campaign group HACAN has challenged the findings of a report published today by the British Chamber of Commerce which claims that a third runway at Heathrow would add £30 billion a year, spread over 60 years, Continue reading “Report ‘Smacks of Desperation’ says Campaign Group”