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Category: Press releases
Direct Action: West London residents halt traffic outside Department for Transport Headquarters
West London residents protesting about plans to expand Heathrow dramatically stopped traffic this morning outside the Department for Transport (DfT) offices in Central London before attempting an invasion of the building. Continue reading “Direct Action: West London residents halt traffic outside Department for Transport Headquarters”
Latest News at a Glance
The news that environmentalists are planning to set up a week-long Climate Camp near Heathrow in August is a further indication that the battle for the future of Heathrow is hotting up. Continue reading “Latest News at a Glance”
Pressure mounts on BAA as Climate Camp decides to pitch its tents outside Heathrow
The decision announced today to stage this year’s Climate Camp near Heathrow will increase pressure on BAA to drop its controversial plans to expand the airport. Continue reading “Pressure mounts on BAA as Climate Camp decides to pitch its tents outside Heathrow”
Aviation Minister Admits Flight Numbers at Heathrow Could Rise to 800,000 a Year
For the first time a Government Minister has admitted that flight numbers at Heathrow could rise to 800,000 a year. Continue reading “Aviation Minister Admits Flight Numbers at Heathrow Could Rise to 800,000 a Year”
Planning White Paper proposals could speed up 3rd runway at Heathrow
Residents’ rights of challenge to be restricted by “developers’ charter” Continue reading “Planning White Paper proposals could speed up 3rd runway at Heathrow”
HACAN welcomes decision of London Assembly to oppose 3rd runway at Heathrow
Campaign group HACAN, representing residents under the Heathrow flight paths, welcomed yesterday’s decision of the London Assembly to oppose a 3rd runway at the airport. Continue reading “HACAN welcomes decision of London Assembly to oppose 3rd runway at Heathrow”
Latest News at a Glance
Publication date: 9th April 2007
Open Skies Agreement Puts Pressure on Heathrow Continue reading “Latest News at a Glance”
3rd runway at Heathrow to be fastracked. Local residents pledge the ‘mother of all environmental battles’
Local residents have reacted with fury to reports that BAA Ferrovial is to fast track a 3rd runway at Heathrow (1). Continue reading “3rd runway at Heathrow to be fastracked. Local residents pledge the ‘mother of all environmental battles’”
Cut in Short Haul Fights at Heathrow Needed to Help Livingstone Meet his Air Pollution Targets, Says Campaign Group
Campaign group HACAN ClearSkies has called for a cut in short haul flights at Heathrow to improve air quality in London. Continue reading “Cut in Short Haul Fights at Heathrow Needed to Help Livingstone Meet his Air Pollution Targets, Says Campaign Group”