Decision details

The Board welcomed Emma Gilthorpe, Executive Director Expansion, and Adam Tyndall, Policy and Political Relations Manager, from Heathrow Airports Limited to the meeting.  Emma delivered a presentation on Heathrow expansion emphasising the following:

·           A focus on delivering a skills legacy;

·           Options for locations on-site (freight and hotels) were being consulted on;

·           Business Rates were expected to be in the region of £200 million;

·           Sustainable transport for staff;

·           Air quality considerations;

·           Developing public transport links and infrastructure;

The Board highlighted that air quality would be a key consideration for residents and the Mayor of London and requested modelling data on increased vehicle and aircraft movements be provided. 

RESOLVED that the West London Economic Prosperity Board:

1.     Note the presentation by Heathrow Airport Limited

2.     Note that officers will not develop a Board response to the current NPS consultation.

3.     Agree the thematic areas of shared interest as follows:

·         Skills and Employment Opportunities

·         Business Rates (including Section 106 and CIL)

·         Transport Connectivity

·         Minimising Aircraft Noise and Pollution

4.     Officers be instructed to prepare a joint submission to the government on Business Rates and the distribution of Section 106 and Community Infrastructure Levy in the West London Sub-Region.

5.     Heathrow Airport Limited be requested to provide data to the Board on: i) carbon emissions and particulate impact; and ii) different flight path options being considered