SOUTHEND West MP David Amess has launched a petition calling for a public inquiry into the expansion of Southend Airport.
He met Kurt Vandenberghe, in Brussels, in April, who leads the cabinet of Environment Commissioner, Janez Potocnik, to see if the EU could intervene. Mr Amess is asking for people’s views on the expansion and the impact of pollution from the airport.
He said: “It is a long drawn out process, but, at last, I am able to launch the petition for my constituents who are worried about pollution when the amount of traffic grows at the airport.
“I had to follow lengthy EU procedures to get it done, but I have already told people who wrote to me about it and they are telling others.
“To register their names, people can either write to me at the House of Commons or call 020 7219 3452.”
Download your own copy of the Southend Airport Petition from David Amess’ website.
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