Today, the London Assembly submitted a response to London City Airport’s ‘Our Future Skies – Airspace Modernisation’ plans.
Commenting on the submission, Chair of the London Assembly Environment Committee, Caroline Russell AM, said:
“The Environment Committee has been reviewing and monitoring airspace in London for several years. The Committee has uncovered concerning evidence about how aviation noise impacts Londoners’ quality of life.
“According to the Civil Aviation Authority, there are already 331,000 people overflown by flights arriving at City Airport, and 416,300 overflown by departures, all under the altitude of 4,000 feet. There are areas of south east London that do not get any respite from the noise pollution that comes from living under a concentrated flight path.
“The damaging effect of aircraft noise on Londoners’ lives can no longer be ignored. The London Assembly is recommending that any changes to airspace and flight paths at London City Airport prioritise the health and well-being of overflown Londoners, over and above the commercial interests of the airport.”
Related documents
London City Airport consultation response
Notes to editors
- Caroline Russell AM, Chair of the Environment Committee, is available for interview.
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- As well as investigating issues that matter to Londoners, the London Assembly acts as a check and a balance on the Mayor.
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