As demand for flights continues to grow, so does the impact on those who live near to airports and under flight paths.
Two of London’s airports are planning major expansions to keep pace with the market. But with these developments comes an increased risk of harm to Londoners. More flights produce more noise and more carbon emissions.
The London Assembly Environment Committee will tomorrow discuss environmental impacts of London airports. This includes how London City Airport aims to minimise aircraft noise following flight path changes and traffic increases and how Heathrow plans to contribute to the UK’s strategy to tackle climate change.
The following guests will attend:
London City Airport
- Liam McKay, Director of Corporate Affairs
- Tessa Simpson, Environment Manager
Heathrow
- Matt Gorman, Director of Environment & Sustainability
- Andrew Chen, Head of Emissions Strategy
NATS
- Brendan Kelly, Head of Systemised Airspace and Airport Integration
The meeting will take place on Thursday 8 November at 10:00am in The Chamber, at City Hall (The Queen’s Walk, London SE1).
Media and members of the public are invited to attend.
The meeting can also be viewed via webcast or on our YouTube channel.
Follow us @LondonAssembly and tweet about the meeting using #AssemblyEnvironment.
Notes to editors
- Read the agenda papers.
- Caroline Russell AM, Chair of the Environment Committee, is available for interview.
- Find out more about the London Assembly Environment Committee.
- As well as investigating issues that matter to Londoners, the London Assembly acts as a check and a balance on the Mayor.
For media enquiries, please contact Giles Broadbent on 020 7983 4067. For out of hours media enquiries, call 020 7983 4000 and ask for the London Assembly duty press officer. Non-media enquiries should be directed to the Public Liaison Unit on 020 7983 4100.