New structure for GACC Committee as they continue longstanding fight to protect residents from Gatwick airport

GACC, Gatwick Area Conservation Campaign, announces a new structure to better utilise the dedicated long standing GACC Committee, with the aim of being more agile and responsive in its work to counter the threat from Gatwick Airport and its expansion master plan. Brendon Sewill, having being the Chairman of GACC for over 6 decades and hugely respected, is now GACC President.  Lisa Morris, after 5 years on the GACC committee, becomes Chairman, and said “I am honoured to be entrusted with the role of Chairman at a time when GACC seeks to fight Gatwick’s master plan for a 3 runway airport. The GACC committee is poised to use its combined forces of knowledge, expertise and sheer determination, to challenge Gatwick’s master plan, which includes bringing the emergency runway into routine use and safeguarding land in the Gatwick vicinity for a 3rd runway”.  Peter Barclay, Brendon’s successor last year, steps down from his role as Chairman to take on the important role of Vice President in addition to continuing to be the GACC lead with Gatwick, nationally and regionally.  GACC will be further strengthening and enlarging the Committee, to fight on behalf of all communities negatively affected – and not only from noise – by Gatwick airport.

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New structure for GACC Committee as they continue their longstanding fight to protect communities from Gatwick airport

23.11.2018  (GACC – Gatwick Area Conservation Campaign)

GACC, Gatwick Area Conservation Campaign, announces a new structure to better utilise the dedicated long standing GACC Committee, with the aim of being more agile and responsive in its work to counter the threat from Gatwick Airport and its master plan for a 3 runway airport.

Brendon Sewill, having being the Chairman of GACC for over 6 decades and hugely respected, accepts the prestigious position of GACC President in recognition of his commitment to, and his sacrifices for, the GACC cause and the long-suffering communities and environment surrounding Gatwick.

Peter Barclay, Brendon’s successor, steps down from his role as Chairman to take on the important role of Vice President in addition to continuing to be the GACC lead with Gatwick, both nationally and regionally.

After over 60 years, GACC appoints its 1st female Chairman, Lisa Morris who said “I am honoured to be entrusted with the role of Chairman at a time when GACC seeks to fight Gatwick’s master plan for a 3 runway airport”.

After close to 5 years as a GACC Committee Member, the new Chairman, Lisa Morris, said:

“The GACC committee is poised to use its combined forces of knowledge, expertise and sheer determination, to challenge Gatwick’s master plan, which includes bringing the emergency runway into routine use and safeguarding land in the Gatwick vicinity for a 3rd runway”.

As GACC moves forward, there will be a focus on further strengthening and developing the Committee structure and utilising the varied skillset of Committee members for maximum impact.

GACC will continue to fight on behalf of all communities and so we encourage residents to make sure their nominal membership fees are up to date to ensure and they are on the GACC mailing list.

“This is a key way to keep communities of Sussex, Surrey and Kent informed of important developments concerning Gatwick and airspace changes.  I live in Smallfield and therefore know what it is like to endure aircraft noise and the ramifications of the airport on our roads and railways,  so I would encourage you, as local people, to take advantage of opportunities to help maximise the impact of GACC, by getting involved so as to minimise the impact that Gatwick Airport has on you and your life,” said Lisa.

If you are inspired to join the GACC Committee, please get in touch for an informal conversation.  You do not need to be an aviation expert (although we welcome those too), but you will want to gift your time and skills to GACC to protect communities and the environment from the negative impact of Gatwick Airport.

Gatwick Area Conservation Campaign GACC

Campaign Office – Stan Hill  Charlwood  Surrey RH6 OEP

Website – www.gacc.org.uk Office Email – gacc@btconnect.com

Press Enquiries – 07831 632537/ Press Office gaccpress@gmail.com

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25th November

Lisa Morris opinion: Why are we determined to fight Gatwick Airport plans?

Lisa Morris is the new chairwoman of the Gatwick Area Conservation Campaign.

At the Gatwick Area Conservation Campaign, we have announced a new structure to better use the strengths of our committee.

The aim is to be more agile and responsive in our work to counter the threat from Gatwick Airport and its master plan for a three-runway airport.

I am the first female chairman and honoured to be entrusted with the role at a time when GACC seeks to fight Gatwick’s master plan.

The GACC committee is poised to use its combined forces of knowledge, expertise and sheer determination to challenge Gatwick’s master plan.

We encourage residents to make sure their nominal membership fees are up to date to ensure and they are on the GACC mailing list.

This is a key way to keep communities of Sussex, Surrey and Kent informed of important developments concerning Gatwick and airspace changes.

I live in Smallfield and therefore know what it is like to endure aircraft noise and the ramifications of the airport on our roads and railways.

So I would encourage you, as local people, to take advantage of opportunities to help maximise the impact of GACC, by getting involved so as to minimise the impact that Gatwick Airport has on you and your life.

If you are inspired to join the committee, please get in touch for an informal conversation.

You can email membership@gacc.org.uk

https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/17254478.lisa-morris-opinion-why-are-we-determined-to-fight-gatwick-airport-plans/

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