Published: Wednesday, 27th August, 2008 09:25
Bankies asked to film BAA being a ‘bad neighbour’
By Julie Gilbert
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Campaign group prepares ‘evidence’ for ASBO
Bankies are being asked to submit video evidence of BAA being a “bad neighbour” in a bid to get the airport regulator served with an ASBO.
The move is part of an action plan which campaign group Airport Watch Scotland (AWS) has created to try and make the Glasgow Airport owner listen to residents’ grievances about noise levels from planes thundering over the town.
The plan, which was compiled at a public meeting on Wednesday, states that residents will aim to gather evidence to serve the ASBO.
Dan Glass, from AWS, told the Post: “We are going to speak to a solicitor to find out exactly who within BAA we would be aiming an ASBO against.
“We’d like to put a call out to the community for people to submit evidence of Glasgow Airport being a bad neighbour to Airport Watch Scotland.
“For example, video footage of a plane flying over when it shouldn’t be.
“When we have got the evidence we are going to make it into a short film. As well as using it for the ASBO we will take it to Holyrood to highlight that the National Planning Framework cannot be passed in its current form with provision for airport expansion in it.”
The National Planning Framework will be going before the Scottish Parliament in November.
It outlines Scottish infrastructure plans for the next 30 years and allows for future expansion of Glasgow Airport.
Bankies at the meeting also agreed to oppose airport expansion and are planning to organise a “legal” kite and balloon demonstration to show how low the planes allegedly fly over the town.
A spokesman for BAA said: “We appreciate that the issue of aircraft noise provokes strong views among some in the Clydebank area.
“Others in the wider community, including politicians, and business and tourism leaders, have called on BAA to provide more direct international routes from Glasgow Airport.
“Clearly, we need to strike a balance between these competing viewpoints.
“Any attempt to impose restrictions on airlines using Glasgow Airport would spell disaster for the region’s economy, and the many thousands of jobs supported by the airport.
“Any attempt, or threat, to hinder aircraft using Glasgow Airport is a criminal offence and will be referred to Strathclyde police for investigation.
“The mere suggestion of such a campaign is extremely irresponsible and we would implore residents not to take any action which could endanger aircraft and thereby threaten the safety of both air passengers and local residents.”
If you would like to submit video evidence, email Scotland@airportwatch.org.uk or call 07957 385650.
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