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‘Half of locals support third Heathrow runway’
Half of people living around Heathrow support the building of a third runway at the congested airport, according to a new poll.
Thirty per cent of the 1,200 residents polled by campaign group Heathrow First were opposed to a new runway.
Fifty three per cent agreed that the benefits of Heathrow outweigh the disadvantages while aircraft noise came fourth in a list of issues concerning local people after crime, road traffic congestion and council tax levels.
Fifty six per cent of those asked said they would support ‘mixed mode’ use of the airport’s two existing runways to allow them to handle both arriving and departing aircraft at the same time. There were 23% who opposed this idea.
The poll found that one in 20 work at the airport while 11% have a member of their family employed there.
The survey results come as the government prepares to issue consultation on the proposed expansion of Heathrow.
Future Heathrow campaign director Lord Soley said: “This poll shows that people understand the importance of Heathrow to London and the UK.
“By more than two to one they say that for their family, their community and the country, the advantages of Heathrow outweigh the disadvantages. There is clear support for the growth of Heathrow, including a third runway.”
Future Heathrow members include the airport’s owner BAA, airlines and unions.
by Phil Davies
Phil Davies
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