With reference to the charge Gatwick is seeking, to force flyers to use public transport as part of their response to the Secretary of State for Transport; the CAGNE committee quote – "This move must be seen as the most disingenuous by a company … [Read more...] about Drop-off fee
MP briefing on air navigation guidance copyright
Airspace Modernisation Update Why MPs must protect communities from new aviation noise and support an independent oversight ombudsman. Headline update The Department for Transport has published new air navigation guidance and directions to support … [Read more...] about MP briefing on air navigation guidance copyright
Gatwick 2nd runway – Appeal ruling
The official appeal response is here: https://caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewca/civ/2026/1040 The CAGNE statement concerning the High Court Appeal against the Gatwick Airport Northern Runway project follows: Residents should be immensely … [Read more...] about Gatwick 2nd runway – Appeal ruling
Write to your MP – An ombudsman is needed
Community and environmental groups are encouraging residents to write to their Member of Parliament to raise concerns about proposed changes to UK airspace and the potential impact of concentrated flight paths on homes, health and quality of … [Read more...] about Write to your MP – An ombudsman is needed
Court ruling against CAGNE’s JR
The High Court Ruling today (23 June) on the Judicial Review brought by CAGNE, against the Secretary of State for Transport permission to allow a new runway at Gatwick Airport (the northern project). The judgment found against all grounds brought … [Read more...] about Court ruling against CAGNE’s JR
Briefing for House of Lords, re Civil Aviation Bill
Briefing for Members of the House of Lords: Civil Aviation Bill, Airspace Modernisation and Community Protection From: CAGNE — a non-political, not anti-aviation community and environmental group representing communities across Sussex, Surrey and … [Read more...] about Briefing for House of Lords, re Civil Aviation Bill
New reports on Aviation Noise
On 10th June 2026, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the Department for Transport (DfT) published two significant reports on aircraft noise, both of which point to growing public sensitivity to aviation noise and the need for stronger policy … [Read more...] about New reports on Aviation Noise
CAGNE response to Route 4 consultation
Route 4 Consultation – Deadline 28 April 2026 Submit responses to: LGWairspace.Rte4@gatwickairport.com Details: http://www.route4acp.co.uk/ CAGNE is an independent, non-political aviation community and environmental group representing Sussex, … [Read more...] about CAGNE response to Route 4 consultation
Gatwick Expansion Risks Jobs, Housing and Climate Stability
Serious concerns have been raised about the proposed expansion of Gatwick Airport, with warnings that the project could expose the local economy to renewed instability, while worsening housing pressures and climate impacts. In a statement provided … [Read more...] about Gatwick Expansion Risks Jobs, Housing and Climate Stability
CAGNE comments for National Planning Policy Framework consultation
CAGNE has sent the comments below for the "National Planning Policy Framework consultation”, https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/national-planning-policy-frameworkproposed-reforms-and-other-changes-to-the-planning-system Email: … [Read more...] about CAGNE comments for National Planning Policy Framework consultation
