Why your support is needed

'What would I be supporting?'
Stansted's planning application for a second runway, submitted to the local district council (Uttlesford) in March 2008 and due to go to a public inquiry in 2009.

'The second runway is already decided, isn’t it?'
No – an independent public inquiry in 2009 will decide whether it goes ahead or not.

'If the second runway does not get the go-ahead, Stansted will just stay as it is today, won’t it?'
No – if Stansted cannot grow new airlines and routes will not be delivered and existing airlines may go elsewhere, businesses may not grow and jobs may be lost.

No-one should be complacent about the success of a second runway at Stansted – it is not a foregone conclusion. If you support a two-runway Stansted you must make your voice heard loud and clear now, to show that support for the project is greater than just a 'silent majority' and ensure the benefits to the wider region - and the UK as a whole - are not lost.

You can make a difference – please invite friends and colleagues too in doing something about it.

Reasons to support a second runway at Stansted

• New destinations and more frequent services for holiday and business passengers;
• Over 13,000 new jobs, plus 2,000 construction jobs a year on average across the four year build period;
• Economic benefits including:
• - £billions of benefits to the regional and national economy;
• - increases in productivity across the economy as a whole;
• - increases in foreign direct investment; and
• - additional foreign tourists.
• Public transport improvements, more bus, coach and rail services.

'How can I support the second runway application?'
The best way you can support the project right now is to write a letter or send an email of support