Judicial review for third runway

London councils and protest groups get go-ahead for third runway judicial review - More than 20 local authorities in London and around Heathrow have won the right to judicially review Transport Secretary Geoff Hoon's decision to approve a third runway at Heathrow. http://www.2mgroup.org.uk/_
A High Court judge agreed this week that their challenge would be heard in open court in the autumn. The councils are backed by the Mayor of London, Greenpeace, RSPB, WWF, CPRE, HACAN and residents who face losing their homes. Mr Hoon announced his support for a
third runway and sixth terminal on January 15. The decision was subject to a number of environmental conditions relating to noise, air quality, public transport and climate change, but the councils argue the decision was irrational and the Government failed to conduct a lawful
consultation process.