Heathrow Air Quality Working Group (HAQWG)

The Heathrow Air Quality Working Group is made up of representatives from councils, agencies, and organisations located in Heathrow’s neighbouring communities. The objectives of the group are to facilitate positive dialogue, allow members to provide updates on local progress, facilitate participation in joint projects, and raise areas for concern.

All air quality data can be found on the Heathrow Airwatch website.

Chair: Brian Stacey

Secretariat / Administrator: Alan Urquhart

Membership: Heathrow Airport Limited – Secretariat – 3 delegates, Ricardo – 3 delegates, Buckinghamshire Council – 1 delegate, Hillingdon Council – 1 delegate, Slough Council – 3 delegates, Ealing Council – 1 delegate, Hounslow Council – 2 delegates, Spelthorne Council – 1 delegate, Environment Agency – 3 delegates, British Airways – 1 delegate, Department for Transport – 1 delegate, Civil Aviation Authority – 1 delegate, UK Health Security Agency – TBC

Future Meetings

15 April 2025
15 July 2025
14 October 2025

Work plan - Five pillars of activity 

1. Monitoring and Reporting
   Air quality monitoring and associated annual and quarterly reporting, emissions inventory and modeling.

2. Research
   Research requirements discussed and projects developed by Heathrow or in partnership between stakeholders.

3. Policy
   Knowledge sharing and updates on policy developments and formulation of collective positions where possible.

4. Projects
   Air quality related projects managed by HAL or in collaboration with HAQWG and other stakeholders.

5. Communication
   Input to effective community-facing communications and engagement on air quality.