GACC Gatwick
@gaccenvironment.bsky.social
Principle Environmental Campaigning group for communities impacted by Gatwick.
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Another ridiculous move by the government granting Luton airport expansion, continuing to fly in the face of climate commitments.
We stand in solidarity with Luton campaigners working to stop this expansion.
We stand in solidarity with Luton campaigners working to stop this expansion.
Planning inspectors recommended that Luton airport expansion should not go ahead on environmental grounds.
The government approved it anyway.
"The promise of thousands of additional jobs had outweighed environmental considerations."
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
The government approved it anyway.
"The promise of thousands of additional jobs had outweighed environmental considerations."
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Luton airport allowed to double capacity after UK government overrules planners
Transport secretary Heidi Alexander grants consent to London’s fourth-biggest airport to allow potential 32m passengers a year
www.theguardian.com
April 3, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Another ridiculous move by the government granting Luton airport expansion, continuing to fly in the face of climate commitments.
We stand in solidarity with Luton campaigners working to stop this expansion.
We stand in solidarity with Luton campaigners working to stop this expansion.
Outside the Royal Courts of Justice today calling out the govts foolish Jet Zero strategy.
Supposed green solutions don't exist & we need to reduce our emissions to prevent the worst impacts of climate breakdown - the govt must rewrite the strategy & stop growth in aviation.
Supposed green solutions don't exist & we need to reduce our emissions to prevent the worst impacts of climate breakdown - the govt must rewrite the strategy & stop growth in aviation.
April 1, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Outside the Royal Courts of Justice today calling out the govts foolish Jet Zero strategy.
Supposed green solutions don't exist & we need to reduce our emissions to prevent the worst impacts of climate breakdown - the govt must rewrite the strategy & stop growth in aviation.
Supposed green solutions don't exist & we need to reduce our emissions to prevent the worst impacts of climate breakdown - the govt must rewrite the strategy & stop growth in aviation.
Can you help us tell the government not to expand airports?
The Climate Change Committee is clear: there should be no net airport expansion if we are to meet our legally-binding climate targets. UK airports are big enough. Stop Airport Expansion.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
The Climate Change Committee is clear: there should be no net airport expansion if we are to meet our legally-binding climate targets. UK airports are big enough. Stop Airport Expansion.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
March 31, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Can you help us tell the government not to expand airports?
The Climate Change Committee is clear: there should be no net airport expansion if we are to meet our legally-binding climate targets. UK airports are big enough. Stop Airport Expansion.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
The Climate Change Committee is clear: there should be no net airport expansion if we are to meet our legally-binding climate targets. UK airports are big enough. Stop Airport Expansion.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
Tomorrow! 👇
We're supporting @galba.uk in calling out the government for their foolish Jet Zero strategy.
Join us in London outside the Royal Courts of Justice at 12pm, Tue 1st April and say no to bigger airports!
www.galba.uk/galba-at-the...
We're supporting @galba.uk in calling out the government for their foolish Jet Zero strategy.
Join us in London outside the Royal Courts of Justice at 12pm, Tue 1st April and say no to bigger airports!
www.galba.uk/galba-at-the...
Demonstration next week🚨
Join us as we head to the Royal Courts of Justice at Midday on the 1st April to support @galba.uk to say no to airport expansion!
GALBA is taking the government's aviation policy to court. Join us outside the courts for day one of their 'Jet Zero' Judicial Review.
Join us as we head to the Royal Courts of Justice at Midday on the 1st April to support @galba.uk to say no to airport expansion!
GALBA is taking the government's aviation policy to court. Join us outside the courts for day one of their 'Jet Zero' Judicial Review.
March 31, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Tomorrow! 👇
We're supporting @galba.uk in calling out the government for their foolish Jet Zero strategy.
Join us in London outside the Royal Courts of Justice at 12pm, Tue 1st April and say no to bigger airports!
www.galba.uk/galba-at-the...
We're supporting @galba.uk in calling out the government for their foolish Jet Zero strategy.
Join us in London outside the Royal Courts of Justice at 12pm, Tue 1st April and say no to bigger airports!
www.galba.uk/galba-at-the...
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Next Tuesday! Come and show your support for local campaigners @galba.uk taking the government to Judicial Review over their 'Jet Zero' strategy.
Jet Zero is a smokescreen to allow aviation expansion based on false claims about future technologies.
www.galba.uk/galba-at-the...
Jet Zero is a smokescreen to allow aviation expansion based on false claims about future technologies.
www.galba.uk/galba-at-the...
March 28, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Next Tuesday! Come and show your support for local campaigners @galba.uk taking the government to Judicial Review over their 'Jet Zero' strategy.
Jet Zero is a smokescreen to allow aviation expansion based on false claims about future technologies.
www.galba.uk/galba-at-the...
Jet Zero is a smokescreen to allow aviation expansion based on false claims about future technologies.
www.galba.uk/galba-at-the...
Demonstration next week🚨
Join us as we head to the Royal Courts of Justice at Midday on the 1st April to support @galba.uk to say no to airport expansion!
GALBA is taking the government's aviation policy to court. Join us outside the courts for day one of their 'Jet Zero' Judicial Review.
Join us as we head to the Royal Courts of Justice at Midday on the 1st April to support @galba.uk to say no to airport expansion!
GALBA is taking the government's aviation policy to court. Join us outside the courts for day one of their 'Jet Zero' Judicial Review.
March 25, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Demonstration next week🚨
Join us as we head to the Royal Courts of Justice at Midday on the 1st April to support @galba.uk to say no to airport expansion!
GALBA is taking the government's aviation policy to court. Join us outside the courts for day one of their 'Jet Zero' Judicial Review.
Join us as we head to the Royal Courts of Justice at Midday on the 1st April to support @galba.uk to say no to airport expansion!
GALBA is taking the government's aviation policy to court. Join us outside the courts for day one of their 'Jet Zero' Judicial Review.
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More than 20 airports across the UK have plans to expand. More flights mean more emissions, when we should be doing everything we can to reduce our emissions.
Sign the petition to Stop Airport Expansion: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
Sign the petition to Stop Airport Expansion: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
Petition: Stop airport expansion: halt all airport expansion plans across the UK
More than 20 airports across the UK have expansion plans, which will result in a combined increase of 60%+ capacity. More flights means more emissions, at a time when we should be doing everything we ...
petition.parliament.uk
March 24, 2025 at 6:31 PM
More than 20 airports across the UK have plans to expand. More flights mean more emissions, when we should be doing everything we can to reduce our emissions.
Sign the petition to Stop Airport Expansion: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
Sign the petition to Stop Airport Expansion: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
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In light of @theCCCuk’s new budget, Mike Childs says: “Technological investment is crucial but relying on solutions that are not workable at scale to justify a third runway at Heathrow, or expansion at Gatwick, would be a foolish and reckless gamble.”
www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-...
www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-...
Why the cost of flights could dramatically increase by 2050
A round-trip to New York could be £300 more expensive
www.independent.co.uk
February 27, 2025 at 5:11 PM
In light of @theCCCuk’s new budget, Mike Childs says: “Technological investment is crucial but relying on solutions that are not workable at scale to justify a third runway at Heathrow, or expansion at Gatwick, would be a foolish and reckless gamble.”
www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-...
www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-...
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And now the transport minister is "minded to approve" a second runway at Gatwick.
The Planning Inspectorate recommended REFUSAL of this in November for various reasons including that the greenhouse gas emissions will affect our ability to meet carbon targets.
@gaccenvironment.bsky.social
The Planning Inspectorate recommended REFUSAL of this in November for various reasons including that the greenhouse gas emissions will affect our ability to meet carbon targets.
@gaccenvironment.bsky.social
February 27, 2025 at 4:24 PM
And now the transport minister is "minded to approve" a second runway at Gatwick.
The Planning Inspectorate recommended REFUSAL of this in November for various reasons including that the greenhouse gas emissions will affect our ability to meet carbon targets.
@gaccenvironment.bsky.social
The Planning Inspectorate recommended REFUSAL of this in November for various reasons including that the greenhouse gas emissions will affect our ability to meet carbon targets.
@gaccenvironment.bsky.social
1. The Secretary of State for Transport has today made a decision stating that she is “minded to grant consent” for the development of Gatwick Airport based on an amended plan.
Further consultation is now expected with a final decision earmarked for October 2025.
Further consultation is now expected with a final decision earmarked for October 2025.
February 27, 2025 at 4:41 PM
1. The Secretary of State for Transport has today made a decision stating that she is “minded to grant consent” for the development of Gatwick Airport based on an amended plan.
Further consultation is now expected with a final decision earmarked for October 2025.
Further consultation is now expected with a final decision earmarked for October 2025.
Thank you to all who showed your support this evening.
Whatever the decision tomorrow, we will continue to show up and be heard - Gatwick's Big Enough!
Whatever the decision tomorrow, we will continue to show up and be heard - Gatwick's Big Enough!
February 26, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Thank you to all who showed your support this evening.
Whatever the decision tomorrow, we will continue to show up and be heard - Gatwick's Big Enough!
Whatever the decision tomorrow, we will continue to show up and be heard - Gatwick's Big Enough!
Ahead of tomorrow's announcement, GACC Vice Chair Jonathan Essex lays out how nonsensical airport expansion is, “The suggestion that Gatwick’s expansion plans will cut carbon is a grotesque lie."
www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/environ...
www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/environ...
Green Party dismayed at reports of green light for London Gatwick expansion
The Green Party have reacted to reports that the Government will reportedly give the go-ahead to turn London Gatwick’s emergency runway into a second operational runway.
www.sussexexpress.co.uk
February 26, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Ahead of tomorrow's announcement, GACC Vice Chair Jonathan Essex lays out how nonsensical airport expansion is, “The suggestion that Gatwick’s expansion plans will cut carbon is a grotesque lie."
www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/environ...
www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/environ...
👉 Today!
Don't forget to come along from 4.30pm today at Riverside Garden Park in Horley for our Gatwick rally.
Let's get together and challenge the Gatwick expansion decision!
Don't forget to come along from 4.30pm today at Riverside Garden Park in Horley for our Gatwick rally.
Let's get together and challenge the Gatwick expansion decision!
🚨 CALL TO RALLY! 🚨
Join us on Wed 26th Feb at 5pm to challenge the Gatwick expansion decision (to be announced the next day).
Meet at Riverside Garden Park car park, Horley.
Bring your friends, banners and placards - let's make our voice heard!
Join us on Wed 26th Feb at 5pm to challenge the Gatwick expansion decision (to be announced the next day).
Meet at Riverside Garden Park car park, Horley.
Bring your friends, banners and placards - let's make our voice heard!
February 26, 2025 at 12:29 PM
👉 Today!
Don't forget to come along from 4.30pm today at Riverside Garden Park in Horley for our Gatwick rally.
Let's get together and challenge the Gatwick expansion decision!
Don't forget to come along from 4.30pm today at Riverside Garden Park in Horley for our Gatwick rally.
Let's get together and challenge the Gatwick expansion decision!
Watch @sarahfinch.bsky.social speak to GACC Chair, Peter Barclay, about the impact that the Finch vs Surrey County Council Supreme Court ruling may have on the decision to expand Gatwick.
youtu.be/zlxRHUO9IaM
youtu.be/zlxRHUO9IaM
Sarah Finch - How will the Finch Case Impact Gatwick Expansion?
YouTube video by Gatwick Area Conservation Campaign (GACC)
youtu.be
February 25, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Watch @sarahfinch.bsky.social speak to GACC Chair, Peter Barclay, about the impact that the Finch vs Surrey County Council Supreme Court ruling may have on the decision to expand Gatwick.
youtu.be/zlxRHUO9IaM
youtu.be/zlxRHUO9IaM
🚨 CALL TO RALLY! 🚨
Join us on Wed 26th Feb at 5pm to challenge the Gatwick expansion decision (to be announced the next day).
Meet at Riverside Garden Park car park, Horley.
Bring your friends, banners and placards - let's make our voice heard!
Join us on Wed 26th Feb at 5pm to challenge the Gatwick expansion decision (to be announced the next day).
Meet at Riverside Garden Park car park, Horley.
Bring your friends, banners and placards - let's make our voice heard!
February 24, 2025 at 9:34 PM
🚨 CALL TO RALLY! 🚨
Join us on Wed 26th Feb at 5pm to challenge the Gatwick expansion decision (to be announced the next day).
Meet at Riverside Garden Park car park, Horley.
Bring your friends, banners and placards - let's make our voice heard!
Join us on Wed 26th Feb at 5pm to challenge the Gatwick expansion decision (to be announced the next day).
Meet at Riverside Garden Park car park, Horley.
Bring your friends, banners and placards - let's make our voice heard!
With Gatwick's expansion decision looming, remember that airport expansion is incompatible with the government's legally binding commitments on climate and air quality, and claims of any economic benefits are based on dubious arguments.
greenallianceblog.org.uk/2025/01/23/f...
greenallianceblog.org.uk/2025/01/23/f...
Flailing around for growth: new roads and runways are not the answer
Well, this is depressing. Rachel Reeves, who once wanted to be Britain’s first green chancellor, now prefers to confect rows with her natural allies over new roads and runways. She briefs out her s…
greenallianceblog.org.uk
February 23, 2025 at 6:47 PM
With Gatwick's expansion decision looming, remember that airport expansion is incompatible with the government's legally binding commitments on climate and air quality, and claims of any economic benefits are based on dubious arguments.
greenallianceblog.org.uk/2025/01/23/f...
greenallianceblog.org.uk/2025/01/23/f...
Did you spot GACC Chairman Peter Barclay on BBC South East last night?
We're calling out more fantasy from Gatwick for suggesting expansion could increase air cargo through the airport.
(Start at 14:54) www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
We're calling out more fantasy from Gatwick for suggesting expansion could increase air cargo through the airport.
(Start at 14:54) www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
February 14, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Did you spot GACC Chairman Peter Barclay on BBC South East last night?
We're calling out more fantasy from Gatwick for suggesting expansion could increase air cargo through the airport.
(Start at 14:54) www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
We're calling out more fantasy from Gatwick for suggesting expansion could increase air cargo through the airport.
(Start at 14:54) www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Could Gatwick’s second runway plans be hindered by public transport rules?
www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-...
www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-...
Could Gatwick’s second runway plans be hindered by public transport rules?
Gatwick says the condition is ‘unnecessary, unreasonable and should not be imposed’
www.independent.co.uk
February 6, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Could Gatwick’s second runway plans be hindered by public transport rules?
www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-...
www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-...
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Find our CEO Aoife O'Leary quoted in @theguardian.com on #AirportExpansion!
✈️ “Yes, these fuels are biofuels... But producing them takes up huge amounts of land, endangering food security and biodiversity.”
TLDR: expansion does 0 for growth and remedying climate impacts with SAF is a non-starter.
✈️ “Yes, these fuels are biofuels... But producing them takes up huge amounts of land, endangering food security and biodiversity.”
TLDR: expansion does 0 for growth and remedying climate impacts with SAF is a non-starter.
Reeves’s Heathrow expansion plans leave Labour’s green agenda grounded
The chancellor’s apparent volte-face in backing a third runway has left many in her party disillusioned and led them to label it as an act of desperation
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Find our CEO Aoife O'Leary quoted in @theguardian.com on #AirportExpansion!
✈️ “Yes, these fuels are biofuels... But producing them takes up huge amounts of land, endangering food security and biodiversity.”
TLDR: expansion does 0 for growth and remedying climate impacts with SAF is a non-starter.
✈️ “Yes, these fuels are biofuels... But producing them takes up huge amounts of land, endangering food security and biodiversity.”
TLDR: expansion does 0 for growth and remedying climate impacts with SAF is a non-starter.
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New runways at London airports would result in cumulative emissions of around 92m tonnes of extra CO2e by 2050, if the number of flights increases in line with their operating company targets.
Carbon Brief’s analysis covered by Anushka Asthana on @itvpeston.bsky.social
➡️ buff.ly/3WJ9Ut1
Carbon Brief’s analysis covered by Anushka Asthana on @itvpeston.bsky.social
➡️ buff.ly/3WJ9Ut1
January 30, 2025 at 5:10 PM
New runways at London airports would result in cumulative emissions of around 92m tonnes of extra CO2e by 2050, if the number of flights increases in line with their operating company targets.
Carbon Brief’s analysis covered by Anushka Asthana on @itvpeston.bsky.social
➡️ buff.ly/3WJ9Ut1
Carbon Brief’s analysis covered by Anushka Asthana on @itvpeston.bsky.social
➡️ buff.ly/3WJ9Ut1
Watch our Vice Chairman and the Director of CPRE Sussex respond to the govt's backing of Heathrow expansion.
We stand in solidarity with the campaigners in Heathrow - airport expansion is a disaster for local people, the economy, and the planet.
youtu.be/KZEg-amwfp4
We stand in solidarity with the campaigners in Heathrow - airport expansion is a disaster for local people, the economy, and the planet.
youtu.be/KZEg-amwfp4
GACC Responds to Rachel Reeves' Growth Announcement
YouTube video by Gatwick Area Conservation Campaign (GACC)
youtu.be
January 30, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Watch our Vice Chairman and the Director of CPRE Sussex respond to the govt's backing of Heathrow expansion.
We stand in solidarity with the campaigners in Heathrow - airport expansion is a disaster for local people, the economy, and the planet.
youtu.be/KZEg-amwfp4
We stand in solidarity with the campaigners in Heathrow - airport expansion is a disaster for local people, the economy, and the planet.
youtu.be/KZEg-amwfp4
Our chairman Peter Barclay was on BBC South East Today to talk about the massive impact that expanding Gatwick would have.
Our message is clear: Gatwick's Big Enough.
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Our message is clear: Gatwick's Big Enough.
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
January 28, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Our chairman Peter Barclay was on BBC South East Today to talk about the massive impact that expanding Gatwick would have.
Our message is clear: Gatwick's Big Enough.
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Our message is clear: Gatwick's Big Enough.
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
MPs call for delay to Gatwick expansion decision
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
MPs call for delay to Gatwick Airport expansion decision
The MPs argue that aircraft noise
www.bbc.co.uk
January 28, 2025 at 9:12 AM
MPs call for delay to Gatwick expansion decision
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...