{"id":926,"date":"2015-06-17T12:46:30","date_gmt":"2015-06-17T12:46:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.mobitairportparking.co.uk\/?p=926"},"modified":"2015-06-17T12:46:30","modified_gmt":"2015-06-17T12:46:30","slug":"gatwick-expansion-decision-is-delayed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blog.mobitairportparking.co.uk\/travel-news\/gatwick-expansion-decision-is-delayed\/","title":{"rendered":"Gatwick Expansion Decision is Delayed"},"content":{"rendered":"

The decision for Gatwick or Heathrow expansion has been long overdue, too long, one might add. But now when the final decision was due within weeks there is news that it might be delayed till the end of this year, till after Christmas.<\/p>\n

This delay is being criticised by both the supporters and the opponents of this expansion.<\/p>\n

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Following are a few responses on this delay:<\/p>\n

\u201cThe urgency of the situation requires the Government to grasp the moment and respond to the commission’s final report in a timely manner and get on and make a swift decision to build a new runway. Kicking the can down the road for another year is no longer an option.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2013 Gavin Hayes, Let Britain Fly campaign<\/i><\/p>\n

\u201cWe can only speculate why the Government is delaying its decision but it is known there is considerable opposition to Heathrow expansion in the Cabinet, with at least five ministers opposed to a third runway. Business will not welcome the uncertainty but it will also mean continued blight for local residents faced with the threat of their homes being demolished or those who face the prospect of living under a new flightpath.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2013 John Stewart, anti-noise campaigner<\/cite><\/p>\n

The Department of Transport said, \u201cWe are determined to make progress on this vital issue but we need to carefully consider the Airports Commission’s full body of work before setting out next steps.\u201d<\/p>\n

These delays have given the candidate time for more campaigns and swaying the decision in their favour.<\/p>\n

\u201cGATWICK Airport has spent more than \u00a32 million on noise insulation, with 730 households signing up to the scheme. So far 730 households have received \u00a33,600 in acoustic insulation, with \u00a32.35 million spent in total.\u201d<\/p>\n

Besides these initiatives they have also pointed out that they are taking measures to reduce noise to. It looks like they are ready to do whatever it takes. 10 points for the enthusiasm!<\/p>\n

Source: ITV| CRAWLEYNEWS<\/b><\/p>\n

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