The Airport Consultative Committee (ACC), which meets each quarter, maintains a close working relationship with representatives of local authorities, community groups and airport users. It is a statutory committee set up under Section 35 of the Civil Aviation Act 1982 (as amended) and has no executive powers.

Issues discussed by the Committee include employment opportunities, training and new investment and environmental management together with recommendations for the airport company to consider and progress including on the community use of any fines imposed for violations of the Airport’s Noise Preferential Routes.