Bristol Green Party Calls for Formal Opposition to Airport Expansion Plans

The Green Party in Bristol has raised concerns over the planned expansion of Bristol Airport, citing environmental grounds. The airport aims to increase passenger numbers by two million a year, from 10 million to 12 million. Despite initial opposition by North Somerset Council, the airport has appealed the decision. Bristol City Council's Green councillor Jerome Thomas has submitted a motion, dubbed the "golden motion," calling on the mayor to formally oppose the expansion plans and write a letter of objection to the Government. The council's transport chief, councillor Kye Dudd, has previously expressed support for the expansion, citing its potential economic benefits.

Key Takeaways:

• The Green Party in Bristol has submitted a motion to Bristol City Council to formally oppose the expansion plans for Bristol Airport.
• The airport's plans would increase passenger numbers by two million a year, from 10 million to 12 million.
• The proposed expansion has been subject to controversy, with North Somerset Council initially vetoing the plans in February, and the airport appealing the decision.
• The motion calls for Mayor Marvin Rees to publicly oppose the plans and write a formal letter of objection to the Government.
• Transport chief councillor Kye Dudd has previously expressed support for the expansion plans, highlighting its potential economic benefits.
• The expansion plans have been described by councillor Jerome Thomas as "the biggest carbon decision in the region for the coming decade."

Statistics:

• The proposed expansion would allow the airport to grow its passenger numbers from 10 million to 12 million a year.
• The expansion plans aim to increase passenger numbers by two million a year.
• Bristol Airport currently has 10 million annual passengers.

Sources:

• "The Bristol Post"
• "Bristol Live"