Airport eXpansion Opposition accepts the need for a small regional airport at Southampton, whilst acknowledging that the Climate Crisis means we must all fly less
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Thank you so much everyone for all your support. We were pleased that a third of the Eastleigh councillors spoke up for our planet and local people. Since we formed nearly 2 years ago we have achieved so much. So, please stay positive, remember that all actions add up, and read on…
We have asked the Secretary of State to call-in the decision on these grounds:
- Conflict with national policy on Climate Change – this needs national Government action because other airports are also trying to expand.
- Cross boundary issue and controversy – noise affecting Southampton and Winchester (both of which authorities objected) more significantly than Eastleigh.
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Eastleigh full council votes to support runway extension
In the early hours of the morning of 10th April, Eastleigh councillors voted 22 for, 13 against and 1 abstain regarding the Southampton Airport unway extension. This is a disappointment to our campaign but we are taking advice as to our options for future action. We have heard airport-supporting claims that we cannot address environmentalContinue reading “Eastleigh full council votes to support runway extension”
Are you sure you are not under the flight path?
The region affected by the noise contour for the flights enabled by the extended runway is considerable and we believe that more than 20,000 people are completely unaware of the plan that will severely impact them. The contour shown in the map above covers the areas where the 16-hour average noise is at least 51dB.Continue reading “Are you sure you are not under the flight path?”
Let’s All Say “No” Together
Help Build our Community Collage Writing to councillors and MPs is all good fun (right?) but we thought we’d offer people an alternative way to share their objection. We would like as many people as possible to contribute a photo to our collage that simply says “No”. Here’s how to join in: Step 1: TakeContinue reading “Let’s All Say “No” Together”
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