EAST Midlands Airport has launched a public consultation on its efforts to manage the impact of noise from aircraft on residents living nearby.

The 16-week review will include open forums with members of the public in Melbourne, Castle Donington and Kegworth.

The airport has a range of noise management and mitigation measures in place, including preferred flight paths, a sound insulation scheme for local residents affected by noise from planes, noise penalties for aircraft breaching the airport's noise levels and restrictions on the noisiest planes operating at night.

These will be reviewed, new proposals put forward and suggestions taken on board.

Outreach events will take place at Bill Shone Leisure Centre, in Melbourne, on July 21, Castle Donington Village Hall, on August 25, and Kegworth Parish Council Rooms, on September 29.

Visit www.eastmidlands airport.com/environment.