- bigger than Heathrow
- Distruction of two complete villages: Kings Newham and Church Lawford
- Opening in 2011. 1 aircraft every 30 seconds
- No country side between Coventry, Rugby & Leamington; devastating
wildlife
- Increased noise from aircraft and traffic; water contamination from
- runways
- Reduced air quality through aircraft and vehicle emissions
The destruction of two villages is only the start. Major mew infrastructure,
road links, rail links, bus depots, rail terminals, fuel stations will be required.
Building work will dominate and destroy villages and countryside, 160 major
hotels built (based on those in a ten mile radius of Heathrow), Car parks for
175,000 passengers a day, 120,000 new houses (1 for each of the 59,000 ‘new’ airport jobs, another 60,000 for new schools, shops, restaurants and other infrastructure
effectively creating a town the size of Rugby.
‘People just don’t know about the plans’ said Mark Pawsey, Rugby
Borough Councillor for Dunchurch & Knightlow ‘ and those who do are
scared their options wont be counted.’ Mark continued;’ A closed consultation
process has been adopted by the Labour Government.
People are being encouraged not to reply to the questionnaire for the time being
research into the questions provided, strongly suggest the questionnaire prejudiced against proper criticism against the proposed Warwickshire airport. Before the end of the consultation period,
advice will be given as to how the forms should be completed and the advice
will be posted on the Internet sites as well in the press.’
In their search to be heard, they have turned to the Internet. ‘The local
community have found their voice in the form of websites where people can defiantly
appose the governments plans.’ Explained Cllr Pawsey.
The latest website to go live http://www.stopavonvalleyairport.org.uk" target="_blank">www.stopavonvalleyairport.org.uk
sponsored by the residents of Pailton and Monks Kirby and includes an e-protest letter giving visitors a direct link to Ministers and MPs.
One of the sponsors explained the importance of the latest web site; ‘Visitors
lobby government officials, and we hope that their views will be taken seriously.’ continued, ‘We hope visitors to http://www.stopavonvalleyairport.org.uk" target="_blank">www.stopavonvalleyairport.org.uk will spread the message far and wide.’
In fact they have received support from as far a field as China, Australia
South Africa.He added, ‘Air travel is more than a local problem for the people in Warwickshire;
pollution emitted from aircrafts effects people globally. People are not prepared to sit and take it any more. We are taking action. And if enough people
protest it might just influence politicians to rethink their ludicrous suggestions.’
The 407, 791 protestors marching for liberty and livelihood, the biggest march
ever seen in London, including Mark Pawsey and fellow residents of Warwickshire,
certainly hope Whitehall is listening.
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Editors notes:
The Consultation document, ‘The Future Development of Air Transport in
United Kingdom’ can be found by visiting http://www.aviation.dft.gov.uk/consult/airconsult/midlands/main/index.htm" target="_parent">http://www.aviation.dft.gov.uk/consult/airconsult/midlands/main/index.htmwhttp://www.arac.org.uk" target="_blank">ww.arac.org.uk was the
first web site to go live & has had up to 15,000 visits so far.
Contact for further comments:
Gordon Hutchison
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