A former deputy leader of Somerset County Council has been appointed to chair Bristol Airport’s independent Airport Consultative Committee (ACC).
David Hall will head up the forum which allows communities, businesses and authorities local to the transport hub to exchange ideas and raise any concerns with the airport's senior leadership.
Mr Hall has served on Somerset County Council for more than 13 years - twelve years as cabinet member for economic development, community infrastructure and planning, and six years as deputy leader.
In addition to working as a Sedgemoor district councillor for four years, he was also a member of the joint authorities local government implementation board; a board member of the Heart of the Southwest Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP): and chair of the Somerset Rivers Authority.
Mr Hall said: “I am delighted to be appointed chair of Bristol Airport’s ACC and to be working with such a diverse and constructive committee.
“The Airport is an important part of our economy and our community in the South West region. It is therefore essential that all stakeholders are kept well informed and able to contribute and engage. I look forward to working with all parties in the future.”
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