Representation by Sarah Williams White
- Date submitted
- 15 October 2023
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
I'm evermore shocked by the governments lack of concern for the future of our planet - the new runway at Gatwick airport will have devastating impacts locally and globally. Please do not allow this to go ahead! The expansion plan will increase the release of greenhouse gases, which are responsible for the climate emergency we’re facing. It will also create more pressure on the rail and road networks serving the airport, with 76 million more passengers per year adding to a further decline in air quality. It will also undermine the government’s aviation strategy. The proposal is for a new runway – not bringing an existing runway into regular use, as claimed.