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‘A Kick in the Teeth for Local Democracy’: Bristol Airport Expansion Slammed at Rally

The decision to expand Bristol Airport was condemned by politicians, campaigners and the public at a rally attended by around 200 people on College Green today (Saturday, February 12). Following a 36-day public inquiry last year, last Wednesday three inspectors granted the airport’s appeal against a 2020 decision by North Somerset Council to refuse planning permission.  From 11am today, speakers including West of England mayor … Continue reading ‘A Kick in the Teeth for Local Democracy’: Bristol Airport Expansion Slammed at Rally

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Bristol Airport Expansion Given Go Ahead

The destructive scheme to expand Bristol Airport has been given the green light by inspectors.  Following a public inquiry from July to October last year, inspectors yesterday (February 2) returned a long-awaited verdict in favour of the airport’s appeal against an earlier decision by North Somerset Council to deny planning permission.  The expansion raises Bristol Airport’s passenger cap from 10 million per year to 12 … Continue reading Bristol Airport Expansion Given Go Ahead

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The Biggest Climate Decision Facing The Region: Campaigners Prepare to Take on Bristol Airport

Slated as the most important climate decision facing the region, the public inquiry to determine the fate of Bristol Airport expansion begins on Tuesday, July 20, and activist groups are ready to make their voices heard.  XR Bristol will be in Weston-Super-Mare from Tuesday for three days of actions around Weston-Super-Mare town hall, where the inquiry is being held. Planned actions include a die-in, a … Continue reading The Biggest Climate Decision Facing The Region: Campaigners Prepare to Take on Bristol Airport

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