Heathrow expansion is plane crazy says London Councils 

Government plans to expand Heathrow are environmentally unfriendly, ignore alternatives to air travel and could make the airport an even greater terrorist target says London Councils.

London Councils, which represents all of the capital's local authorities, is not against airport expansion if absolutely necessary but is opposed to the expansion of Heathrow. It has reiterated its view in its response to the government's consultation on the proposed third runway and sixth terminal at Heathrow.

In its submission, London Councils raises concerns about the ability of the local public transport system to cope with the 35 million people a year that are predicted to use the new terminal. It also questions the validity of the consultation process with the government already publicly supporting the need to expand Heathrow.