Issue - meetings

Morus Dafydd, AONB Project Officer to give a report on the Aircraft Noise over the Llŷn AONB.

Resolved to accept the information contained in the report. It was acknowledged that noise from aircraft from RAF Valley flying over the Llŷn Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty had recently reduced.

An update was provided on this urgent matter that had been raised at the meeting held in May. The report noted that a letter had been sent by the Joint Committee to express concern about the noise of aircraft from RAF Valley flying over the Llŷn AONB. The response received from the Squadron Leader in RAF Valley was noted; it reported that whenever possible they tried to undertake their training over the sea. Additionally, Jeremy Quinn, in response to a question from Hywel Williams MP, had said that the RAF intended to increase its engagement with communities and be more proactive in publishing information on its website.

During the discussion, members raised the following matters:-

-       It was noted that the noise levels had reduced over the past months, and that the number of complaints from local people had also reduced.

-       Some Members had visited RAF Valley, and it was noted that they now had the necessary equipment to enable the Texan T1 to be flown over the sea.

In response, the following was noted:

-       The situation would continue to be monitored.

DECISION

To note and accept the information in the report.