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”
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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”
BAA NOISE ACTION PLAN FOR HEATHROW SETS OUT NO FIRM PLANS TO REDUCE NOISE FROM AIRCRAFT
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”
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”