The Bristol Airport Local Community Fund has been established to invest in a range of local projects which benefit the local community and the environment. Its main purpose is to mitigate the environmental and social impacts of the Airport’s operations and give something back to the surrounding communities who are affected by being situated in close proximity to an international airport. It reflects our aim to develop our airport in a sustainable way, respectful of the local community and the environment.
The Fund supports projects in the following areas:
- Initiatives to mitigate the impact of aircraft and ground noise on the local community which may include but not be limited to noise insulation for schools and homes in affected areas, the construction of additional noise insulation barriers and the funding of school trips;
- The on-going improvement of transport infrastructure and services to and from Bristol Airport with an emphasis on reducing the impact of airport traffic in the community and villages surrounding the Airport which may include but not be limited to road improvements, public transport initiatives and measures to reduce community severance; and
- Nature conservation, educational projects and sustainability initiatives in the locality of the Airport.
The Fund’s area of benefit concentrates on the areas most affected by aircraft operations and comprises the parishes of Winford, Wrington, Backwell, Brockley, Cleeve and Barrow Gurney.
The Local Community Fund Committee meet on a quarterly basis, the dates for 2013 are:
- Friday 22 March 2013
- Friday 21 June 2013
- Friday 27 September 2013
- Friday 20 December 2013
Applications for funding will need to be received by the Local Community Fund Administrator at least 2 weeks prior to the above meeting dates to be included for consideration.
Click here to download the Community Fund Application Form.
For further information please contact the Local Community Fund Administrator on 01275 473615 or email communityfund@bristolairport.com.
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