Demand for more action to cut airport noise

RESIDENTS have welcomed higher fines for aircraft breaking acceptable noise levels but say more needs to be done to help those living under flight paths.

More than 30 people, living mainly in Cramond and Lennymuir, have complained to Edinburgh Airport about noise levels since January. Their campaign has been supported by city MP John Barrett, who has written to airport managers calling for grants to assist in noise insulation.

Now airport bosses have increased fines for planes breaking noise levels from 1000 to 2000. But Bill Scholes, chairman of Cramond Community Council, said: "We're very much the worst affected here.

"The fines are a step in the right direction, but 2000 is not much more than a slap on the wrist."