Council leader Councillor Ravi Govindia wants people power to help stop new Heathrow flight paths being created over Wandsworth.

The UK Airports Commission’s public consultation will close on February 3. The proposals include creating new Heathrow arrival routes which would cut across Wandsworth and expose the borough to aircraft noise.

The council wants people to back the alternative proposal, to expand Gatwick, because there would not be anymore flights over the borough and it could create jobs around Clapham Junction station, in Battersea, which is just 20 minutes from the airport.

Coun Govindia said: "Responding to this consultation could save our local community from these very serious threats. The quiet enjoyment of our homes, parks and gardens is hanging in the balance and I appeal to everyone who lives Wandsworth to take the time to register their views before it is too late."

Wandsworth Council is a member of the cross-party 2M Group of councils which work together to oppose changes at Heathrow which would have negative impacts on their communities.

Email your response to airports.consultation@systra.com.