BAA admits for the first time that over 700,000 people are affected by noise from Heathrow – more than double its previous estimate. Continue reading “BAA NOISE ACTION PLAN FOR HEATHROW SETS OUT NO FIRM PLANS TO REDUCE NOISE FROM AIRCRAFT”
Author: John Stewart
Department for Transport spying on Heathrow critics
Department for Transport spying on Heathrow critics ‘a sign of desperation’. Campaign group calls for next Government to ‘clear out and clean up the Department’. Continue reading “Department for Transport spying on Heathrow critics”
Leading Business Figures Oppose 3rd Runway
In a letter to the Times (4/5/09) leading business figures have come out against a third runway at Heathrow. Continue reading “Leading Business Figures Oppose 3rd Runway”
Activists pledge to help Heathrow residents defend their homes
Environmental activists from across the UK are set to “adopt” Continue reading “Activists pledge to help Heathrow residents defend their homes”
Former Labour Home Secretary Comes Out Against New Runways
Charles Clarke, the former Home Secretary and still a leading force within the Labour Party, has come out against runway expansion. Writing in today’s Guardian (1) he says: “We must escape the straitjacket of past policy dilemmas. Continue reading “Former Labour Home Secretary Comes Out Against New Runways”
Mandelson Revelations Increase Pressure on Government over Third Runway
The revelations this weekend (1) about the close relationship between the Trade Secretary Peter Mandelson and Roland Rudd, the man who heads up Finsbury Ltd, Continue reading “Mandelson Revelations Increase Pressure on Government over Third Runway”
Government Majority Slashed by Two Thirds on Heathrow
Biggest rebellion on an opposition motion since Labour came to power in 1997. Continue reading “Government Majority Slashed by Two Thirds on Heathrow”
Department for Transport Releases Heathrow Consultation Reponses
An Overwhelming NO. Just 11% supported expansion. The public overwhelmingly said No to Heathrow expansion during the Government consultation held last year. Continue reading “Department for Transport Releases Heathrow Consultation Reponses”
The Decision of the Dinosaurs
HACAN Chair John Stewart said of today’s decision: “We believe we have won the environmental, social and economic arguments against expansion. Continue reading “The Decision of the Dinosaurs”
Night Flights
How is “night” defined?
For the purpose of night flights, there are two “night” periods, as defined by the Government! Although “night” is officially from 11.00pm until 7am, there are only restrictions on the number of flights permitted during the “night quota” period, 11.30pm until 6am. How many flights are allowed at night?
On a typical night, no more than 16 flights are allowed between 11.30pm and 6am.
This document is made available as a PDF file.
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