Short update on our legal hearing last week. Judgment is expected at the end of Feb. www.landmarkchambers.co.uk/news-and-cas...

I just supported this case!

We’re half way through the hearing into our legal challenge on Gatwick Airport expansion – and the govt has made a partial concession on one of our grounds: noise. We’re pleased we have secured better protection for local people on this at least. The case continues. www.gacc.org.uk/resources/GA...

Thank you Carla for your support!

Day 2 of the hearing into our legal challenge to Gatwick Airport expansion. Florence Long of @theaef.bsky.social said: "AEF stands with local campaigners who are challenging the Government's prioritisation of unchecked growth over the UK's climate commitments and public health."

UK airspace reform could sideline public input: Charles Lloyd of AEF's Airspace & Noise Community Forum said “Local residents are just beginning to wake up to the realisation that they will have almost no meaningful voice at every stage in the .. process” 1/3 www.theguardian.com/business/202...

Is flying really cheaper? We'll be answering this, and more of your pressing questions in our first online event of 2026! Join us on Thurs 5th Feb @ 6.30pm www.tickettailor.com/events/fligh...

ITV's report from today's hearing into the legal challenges over plans for a second runway at Gatwick Airport Peter Barclay says: “We've got to stand up and fight for the communities, and in a huge way for the future of our world” www.itv.com/news/meridia...

The first day of the hearing into legal challenges on Gatwick expansion, today was mostly about climate impacts. Thanks to those who came to support, including @carladenyer.bsky.social, Paul Steedman of @cpresussex.bsky.social, and reps from @friends-earth.bsky.social and @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social

Good morning! The hearing into two two legal challenges on Gatwick – Peter Barclay's and CAGNE's – starts today. Peter Barclay argues consent for expansion was unlawful as the govt failed to follow its own aviation policy and failed to assess climate impacts. www.gacc.org.uk/resources/GA...

Did you know that around 60-70% of flights we Brits take are for holidays (as opposed to business or for visiting family members)? This is good news, as these are the flights we can most easily swap for slower travel - and make the journey a part of the holiday itself.

We'll be in the High Court from 20 January. Our chair·Peter Barclay is challenging the govt's decision to allow Gatwick Airport to convert its emergency runway into full-time use. The climate impact of this expansion is AT LEAST 8 x bigger than the Airport claims www.gacc.org.uk/resources/Pr...

Tickets on sale NOW! Our first online event of the year, looking at the true cost of flying, how airlines keep ticket prices so shockingly low, and tips for finding cheap slow-travel options. Join us on Thurs 5th Feb! www.tickettailor.com/events/fligh...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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-...

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

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.

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!

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...

👉 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!

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

🚨 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!

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...

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...

Could Gatwick’s second runway plans be hindered by public transport rules? www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-...

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.

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

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

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...

MPs call for delay to Gatwick expansion decision www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Planning reforms could make it harder to challenge projects like Gatwick expansion on environmental grounds. www.edie.net/starmers-pla...

Heathrow third runway plan labelled ‘desperate’ amid Labour divisions

Urgent action is needed internationally to cut emissions and limit global warming. Expanding Gatwick is completely incompatible with this goal. www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...

Sadiq Khan “fail[s] to see how any airport expansion can be justified, being incompatible with achieving the UK’s net zero target”. www.standard.co.uk/news/transpo...

1. Stakeholders have responded to questions from the Secretary of State (SoS) for Transport after completion of the Planning Inspectors public consultation. Read our comments to their responses here www.gacc.org.uk/dco-submissi...

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Gatwick might be forced to purchase 4,400 homes impacted by expansion plans if its noise mitigation plan is rejected by planners. @eastsurreygreens.bsky.social @gaccenvironment.bsky.social