Meeting documents

The Cabinet received a report which asked Members to consider whether to delegate authority to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Head of Legal Services to agree the terms of the proposed Memorandum of Understanding between the Council and Heathrow Airport Ltd.

The Cabinet were advised that, following their selection as the Government’s preferred scheme for meeting the need for additional runway capacity in the South East, Heathrow Airport Ltd were agreeing Memorandums of Understanding with host authorities which would last for approximately two years. These Memorandums guarantee that Heathrow would work in partnership with host authorities towards joint interests. The issues covered included noise mitigation, improved transport links, landscape enhancements and limits to the impact on local ecology and air quality.

The Cabinet noted that the Policy Advisory Group, at its meeting on 1^st February, were in support of the recommendation in the report.

The Cabinet thanked Jane Griffin, Principal Planner Officer Policy, for all the work she has done in securing the Memorandum.

RESOLVED that authority be delegated to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Head of Legal Services to agree the terms of the proposed Memorandum of Understanding between the Council and Heathrow Airport Ltd and such variations as may be required to reflect changes in circumstances as referred to in the report.