West of England Metro Mayor Dan Norris has led action to help tackle the climate emergency, with the West of England Combined Authority and West of England Joint Committee opposing Bristol Airport’s expansion plans.

The opposition will now be submitted to the current Planning Inquiry, after Bristol Airport appealed against North Somerset Council’s decision to refuse it permission to expand beyond 10 million passengers a year. The meeting, held at Watermore Primary School, in Frampton Cotterell, was an opportunity for the Metro Mayor to listen to young people to understand their concerns.

Dan Norris said: “Plans to expand Bristol Airport are badly-judged, badly-timed, and bad for our planet. This vote sends an important signal that politicians are prepared to show moral leadership.”