Heathrow Expansion Independent Community Engagement Board (HEICEB) has asked Heathrow Airport Limited to address concerns raised by local residents about the early stages of its expansion consultation.
On 29 October 2026, HEICEB’s Independent Chair, Tracey Waltho, wrote to Heathrow seeking clarification and reassurance on three issues:
Consultation publicity: Whether information about local consultation events had been delivered consistently and in sufficient time, particularly following concerns raised by residents in Harmondsworth.
Translated consultation materials: The availability and accessibility of translated information to support participation by communities whose first language is not English.
Mental health and wellbeing support: Delays in establishing the promised wellbeing support service for residents affected by the uncertainty and potential impacts of expansion.
Heathrow responded on 4 November 2026. Both letters are available below so residents can read the concerns raised and Heathrow’s response in full.
[Read HEICEB’s letter to Heathrow – 29 October 2026]
[Read Heathrow’s response – 4 November 2026]
HEICEB is committed to ensuring that community concerns are heard and that consultation and engagement are accessible, inclusive and responsive to the needs of those affected.