If it gives the go-ahead in principle, it will say it is up to BAA to come up with detailed plans. But any decision to give the go-ahead would meet with furious protests and may not be final as both the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats say they would scrap Heathrow expansion.
Aviation — above the law? Aviation is virtually above the law. Certainly as far as noise and pollution are concerned. In fact, laws which apply to other areas of noise specifically exclude aviation…
This document is made available as a PDF file: http://hacan.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/Aviation-and-the-Law-Briefing-Sheet.pdf
Labour Mps rebel over Heathrow expansion
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News that the Conservative Party would, if elected, scarp plans for a 3rd runway Continue reading “HACAN Conservatives to scrap 3rd runway”
A critique of the economic case for Heathrow expansion. Continue reading “Flaws Galore”
A new study, published today, has found that investment in high-speed rail could be a viable alternative to the expansion of Heathrow. Continue reading “New Study: High Speed Rail — a real alternative to expansion at Heathrow”
HACAN response to the Department for Transport Consultation on its proposals to expand Heathrow.
This document is made available as a PDF file: http://hacan.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/HACAN-Consultation-Response.pdf
And the appendix on metrics: http://hacan.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/HACAN-Response-to-Consultation-Appendix-One.pdf
RMT Union comes out against Heathrow expansion and in favour of high-speed rail. Continue reading “AN ASSESSMENT OF HIGH-SPEED RAIL”
‘Not so much a sparkling new terminal, more another broken promise’
Campaign group HACAN has branded Heathrow Terminal Five, which will be opened by the Queen tomorrow, as yet ‘another broken promise’. Continue reading “Royal Opening of Terminal 5 ‘a Sad Day for Residents’”
Independent Report Questions Value of Heathrow expansion to the economy. Continue reading “CE Delft final report: questions value of 3rd runway to the economy.”
