GACC Gatwick
@gaccenvironment.bsky.social
The Gatwick Area Conservation Campaign is the main community-based organisation monitoring and challenging Gatwick Airport’s environmental and planning impacts.
Short update on our legal hearing last week. Judgment is expected at the end of Feb.
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January 28, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Short update on our legal hearing last week. Judgment is expected at the end of Feb.
www.landmarkchambers.co.uk/news-and-cas...
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I just supported this case!
January 22, 2026 at 9:34 PM
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...
The case continues.
www.gacc.org.uk/resources/GA...
January 22, 2026 at 9:31 AM
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...
The case continues.
www.gacc.org.uk/resources/GA...
Thank you Carla for your support!
Good luck to @gaccenvironment.bsky.social & @cagnegatwick.bsky.social on their legal challenge to Gatwick expansion
There are v clear reasons to reject expansion: climate, noise pollution, transport gridlock
But govt decided to side with Gatwick bosses in pursuit of economic growth at any cost...
There are v clear reasons to reject expansion: climate, noise pollution, transport gridlock
But govt decided to side with Gatwick bosses in pursuit of economic growth at any cost...
January 21, 2026 at 5:55 PM
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."
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."
January 21, 2026 at 9:39 AM
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."
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."
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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...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
UK aviation reforms could sideline public input over flight paths, campaigners warn
Plans to speed up airspace changes for Heathrow expansion could mean industry influences decisions on noise and routes
www.theguardian.com
January 20, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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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...
Select tickets – Is flying really cheaper? – Zoom
Is flying really cheaper? – Zoom, Thu 5 Feb 2026 - Flying is usually seen as the cheaper option. This can often be the case – but not always! The picture changes when you start to add the extras,…
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January 20, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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...
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...
January 20, 2026 at 6:24 PM
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...
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
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
January 20, 2026 at 6:13 PM
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
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...
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...
www.gacc.org.uk
January 20, 2026 at 6:59 AM
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...
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...
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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.
January 19, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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...
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...
www.gacc.org.uk
January 16, 2026 at 9:15 PM
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...
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...
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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...
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Is flying really cheaper? – Zoom, Thu 5 Feb 2026 - Flying is usually seen as the cheaper option. This can often be the case – but not always! The picture changes when you start to add the extras,…
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January 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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.
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!