Objectives and Roles

Tuesday, 02, Dec 2008 01:47

Role

We have a varied work programme to develop our role and publicise our work so that we:

• give our local authority members a voice by providing a forum for them to share the issues which are of concern to them, and by representing these issues to government;
• search for new ways to match the needs of the aviation industry and the communities we serve;
• provide advice to the Local Government Association on any strategic aviation topic;
• identify and seek to fill gaps in government aviation policy;
• encourage the growth of regional air services in suitable locations so that better job and travel opportunities are available at local airports;
• share experience and best practice regarding aviation planning issues, and maintain a current awareness of such issues;
• gather examples of best practice from abroad;
• monitor and take issue with new aviation challenges to the environment;
• promote our case to the government and opposition, select committees, the aviation industry and regulators, ensuring that the issues and the alternative solutions are understood;
• respond to consultation documents on future development in the transport sector so that sustainability issues drive airport development.

Objectives

• To promote long term, sustainable aviation policies, that lead to a reduction in the environmental impact of aviation whilst securing any social and economic benefits.
• To increase the understanding of the local and global impacts of aviation on the environment and communities.
• To identify and promote the changes needed to move towards sustainable aviation practices within the industry and government.
• To work with other organisations on the formulation of policy advice.

Structure

• Councillors and officers from member councils take decisions at SASIG meetings. They are kept up to date via newsletters, a monthly bulletin and the SASIG website. The Chairman is Councillor Richard Worrall who also represents South Bucks District Council.
• A consultant Director who provides technical advice on aviation issues and represents SASIG at high level meetings and conferences.
• A Technical Officer who researches relevant issues, produces reports to put forward SASIG's viewpoint and administers the group.