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Putney Community covering Putney, Southfields & Roehampton








#Heathrow’s expansion is more than just infrastructure - it’s an opportunity to boost local #Slough and #UK wide #prosperity. But progress and #jobs must go hand in hand with investment in #sustainable #aviation and #community voices being at its heart. windsorexpress.co.uk/news/planning/…

















Heathrow Airport has revealed details of its plan to expand and modernise the airport at a cost of £49bn. bbc.in/4lOEax8

“Heathrow is a gateway to the world for London and the UK and it plays a vital role in supporting our success as an island trading nation. “With the airport currently operating at full capacity, these ambitious expansion plans – backed entirely by private investment – will give business better connectivity to overseas markets and support Britain’s growth. "Expansion will also be key to boosting inbound tourism – a vital source of jobs and growth – and welcoming the 50 million international visitors per year to the UK that the Government is aiming for. “After decades of dither and delay by various governments on a third runway, Heathrow’s new plans must receive a speedy go ahead for take-off – in line with strict carbon, noise and air quality targets – to demonstrate that the UK is open for business.” Our Chief Executive John Dickie on publication of @HeathrowNews' detailed plans for expansion: businessldn.co.uk/news-publicati… Read more in @BBCNews with @victoriacook and @karlmercer ⬇✈









