Wandsworth residents invited to free event on Heathrow expansion on 10 Nov

Wandsworth Council announced on 5 October that it will host a free public event on Tuesday 10 November 2026, from 6.30 pm to 8 pm, at All Saints Church, Putney Common, SW15 1HL. The meeting is intended to give residents a clear picture of Heathrow Airport Ltd’s proposal for a third runway and to collect local concerns that will feed directly into the council’s formal response to the national consultation.

Why the briefing matters to Putney and surrounding streets

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Heathrow’s own monitoring shows an average of 437 aircraft overflights a day over Battersea during the middle of August 2026. Residents along the Thames corridor have reported increased noise, disrupted sleep and heightened anxiety about air quality. The council notes that such levels exceed the thresholds used in its own noise‑impact assessments for the borough.

The third‑runway proposal also includes changes to the M25, new surface‑access routes and additional construction traffic. No planning permission has been granted for the runway, and the national consultation runs from 27 October to 22 December 2026. Wandsworth Council has positioned itself firmly against the expansion, citing insufficient evidence of economic benefit to outweigh the environmental and health costs.

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Council’s stance and next steps

Council Leader Cllr Robert Morritt told the council website that the expansion would “have a substantial impact on people’s lives, so we’re standing up for Wandsworth residents whose homes, health and quality of life could be directly affected by these proposals.” He added that the council will continue to challenge any plan that adds noise and disrupts daily life.

Expansion of Heathrow would have a substantial impact on people’s lives, so we’re standing up for Wandsworth residents whose homes, health and quality of life could be directly affected by these proposals.

Cllr Robert Morritt, Leader of Wandsworth Council

The event will feature a panel discussion covering aircraft noise, night‑time flights, air‑quality implications, transport pressures and climate considerations. MP Fleur Anderson, who represents Putney, confirmed she will attend to answer questions from constituents. The council stresses that attendees do not need specialist knowledge; the aim is to equip locals with the information required to comment meaningfully on the consultation.

All comments collected at the Putney meeting will be collated by the council’s planning department and incorporated into its written response to Heathrow Airport Ltd, which will be submitted before the 22 December deadline. The council remains a member of the No 3rd Runway Coalition, a group of London boroughs opposing the scheme.

Residents who wish to attend can book a free place via the council’s website. The venue is wheelchair‑accessible and will provide refreshments. No registration fee is required, and the council will publish a summary of the discussion on its website after the event.