One campaigner said councillors had sent a clear democratic message that the expansion should not go ahead.
Bristol Airport chief executive Dave Lees said the refusal risked putting the brakes on the future growth of the region when other areas are forging ahead.
A spokesperson for the airport said: “As the UK emerges from the Covid-19 pandemic it is essential that all regions of the country are given the opportunity to grow to their full potential and contribute to the national recovery effort.
“International trade and connectivity will become increasingly important as the UK completes its departure from the European Union – increasing aviation capacity is essential in delivering this goal.”
COVID vaccinations have begun in the Cotswolds and a leading doctor says the aim is to give the older generation their freedom back. North Cotswold Hospital in Moreton in Marsh is among the centres where the vaccination is being administered to people aged 80 and over, with Cirencester Hospital also one of the sites. Dr Hywel Furn-Davies, GP and clinical director for North Cotswolds Primary Care Network (PCN), speaking on the first day of administering the Pfizer vaccine, said around 120 patients had received the jab so far that day. Dr Furn-Davies said the vaccine would give this generation their life back .
High level of demand at Bristol s hospitals as Tier 3 is announced
People have been advised to keep a well-stocked home medicine supply to deal with minor illnesses
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Mr Butcher has warned of a ‘ticking time bomb’ in the care sector.
He added: “Every provider I speak to echo they are worried they will be next; the longer it goes on the greater the odds a home will contract it.
“The only resolve is for all care staff to get vaccinated ASAP. Even if we all got the vaccine today it would take two months for staff to have full immunity.
“We have been informed that at present there are no immediate plans to vaccinate residents; so that makes it even more crucial that staff receive the vaccine.