Expansion at Heathrow could boost every UK nation and region with more supply chain opportunities, connectivity, investment and tourism.
Heathrow today provides significant direct and indirect employment opportunities, as the largest single-site employer in the UK with more than 80,000 people working at the airport. We are proud of the relationships we have built over many years with our local communities.
Expansion would provide thousands of job opportunities during construction and operation, as well as long-term investment in training, apprenticeships and community infrastructure, creating pathways for young people to gain valuable skills and training for rewarding lifelong careers.
It would also open up further opportunities for local businesses to participate in our procurement process, strengthening our local supply chain. Supporting small and medium-sized businesses remains a cornerstone of Heathrow’s ambition to deliver lasting benefits for neighbouring communities.
At the heart of all our work with local communities is our commitment to engaging openly and constructively to understand concerns. Accountability through our community forums will ensure that investment in Heathrow translates to investment in the local supply chain, increased education and employment opportunities, improved transport links and the overall sustainable growth of the local area.
ChargeBox Ltd is a pioneer in passenger charging, based in Chiswick. A charging-first, data-led SME, ChargeBox designs and manufactures its smart mobile device charging solutions in the UK. After a successful trial in Terminal 2, Heathrow expanded the rollout across all terminals within four months. The solution has since attracted interest from airports across Europe and North America, having seen it in action at Heathrow.
