Tory MPs abstain on ombudsman proposal (Write to your MP now)
Why did local Conservative MPs refuse to support aviation ombudsman proposal? Communities around Gatwick call for independent scrutiny of airspace changes. Residents’ campaign group CAGNE has expressed deep disappointment that Conservative MPs representing communities around Gatwick Airport and beyond abstained on a proposal for an independent aviation ombudsman during the Civil Aviation Bill’s Public Bill […]
FREE Time is Ticking online talks 2026
Time is Ticking is the environmental campaign by CAGNE, that seeks to educate flyers about the impact flying is having on global warming. This year we have five online talks: Tuesday 10th November at 7pm Smarter Travel and the Public Interest Join Denise Auclair, Head of the Travel Smart Campaign at T&E Belgium, for a […]
CAGNE attends AIR Meeting of Minds event
AIR Meeting of Minds was a two-day event held at ExCeL London on 29/30 September, bringing together stakeholders from across the aviation sector to consider the challenges and opportunities associated with decarbonisation. AIR stands for Aviation Infrastructure Resilience. CAGNE was able to attend, and you can read our report on the event here.
Remind your MP to vote for the ombudsman amendment! (Template letter)
John Milne, MP for Horsham, has tabled an amendment to the CA Bill to introduce an independent ombudsman, as mentioned in earlier posts. Please remind your MP to vote for this amendment. How to contact your MP You can find your MP using the UK Parliament’s Find MPs service by searching with your postcode. When […]
PR – Please don’t play political games with residents’ lives
CAGNE calls on MPs to back the amendment to the CA Bill to ensure that those impacted by airspace change have access to independent scrutiny, accountability and a fair hearing through an ombudsman. The CA Bill is expected to be scrutinised by the House of Commons Public Bill Committee from Tuesday 20 October 2026, with […]
MP briefing on the CA Bill amendment vote
Polite Reminder of the Civil Aviation Bill Amendment Vote this October A briefing for elected representatives on why communities need independent scrutiny of airspace change decisions. Member briefing 22 national and environmental groups are calling on elected members to support the proposed amendment to the Civil Aviation Bill so that communities affected by airspace change […]
Visit to No. 10 to deliver letter to PM
National community groups deliver stark warning to Prime Minister: Aviation reforms risk silencing communities and any chance of equality compared to the significant benefits requested by aviation Representatives of 22 national community and environmental groups today attended 10 Downing Street to hand-deliver a letter to the Prime Minister, Rt Hon Andy Burnham MP, warning that […]
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 life. The call comes as the Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL] progresses through Parliament. […]
Drop-off fee
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 seeking such vast growth. Increasing the drop-off fee just pushes more […]
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 the Civil Aviation Authority in modernising UK airspace. Government says modernisation should help deliver quicker, quieter, cleaner and more resilient journeys, […]