Agenda item

The Committee noted its agenda plan for future meetings.

Given the recent announcement by the government that it given the go ahead for a third runway and sixth terminal at Heathrow Airport, the Chair sought the views of the Committee as to whether it wished to undertake any scrutiny of this given the huge implications for Slough.  He suggested that a representative of the British Airports Authority be invited to the Committee to answer questions on the proposals.  Other Members present suggested that, given the large measure of opposition to the proposals, a more balanced scrutiny exercise should be undertaken with representation from opposition groups also invited to attend.  Following debate, it was suggested that a representative of BAA be invited to attend one meeting with representation from the 3M Group and the Strategic Aviation Special Interest Group (SASIG) invited to the following meeting so that a balanced view could be taken, focusing on the implications for Slough and measures that could be taken by the authority to mitigate the effects of the proposals.

Resolved -   That the forward agenda plan be noted and that an item be included therein in respect of the implications for Slough of a third runway and sixth terminal at Heathrow Airport with representatives from BAA, the 3M Group and SASIG invited to future meetings.