Speak up on Heathrow noise says Theresa

22 June 2009

Theresa May is encouraging all local residents to respond to a new public consultation on aircraft noise from Heathrow Airport. The consultation began last week and gives people the chance to review Heathrow Airport’s Draft Noise Action Plan, which explains how the airport plans to manage noise over the next five years.

The action plan can be viewed at www.heathrowairport.com/noise. There is a questionnaire for members of public to record their views.

Theresa said, “I welcome the publication of this action plan. I know that a lot of people in the Maidenhead area will want to make sure their voice is heard on this important issue. Noise from Heathrow Airport is a big concern for local residents. I know from the letters and emails that I receive that people have strong views about this, so I would encourage everyone to respond to this consultation and speak up on Heathrow noise.”

“I recently contacted the National Air Traffic Service to seek reassures from them that flight paths over the local area were not being changed, and I will continue to monitor this as well as campaign against the third runway at Heathrow.”