The airport behind controversial proposals to change flightpaths insists it is attending public meetings on the issue, despite a claim by the deputy leader of Waltham Forest council that it is ignoring invitations.

Under the plans, most planes travelling to and from London City Airport would be installed with new navigation technology, enabling flights to use a narrower flight corridor over Leyton, Leytonstone and Wanstead.

Campaign group, Heathrow Association for the Control of Aircraft Noise (HACAN East), believes the plans will create a "noise ghetto" for those living beneath the new flight path.

Waltham Forest council deputy leader, Cllr Clyde Loakes, spoke about the issue at last night’s community forum meeting in St John’s Church Hall, in High Road, Leytonstone.

He said: “City Airport is refusing to attend any public meetings and does not think it is appropriate to consult with residents who will be impacted by this.

“I have contacted them to say this is disappointing and that I am sure in the coming weeks this will escalate quite considerably as an issue when more people are made aware.

“Waltham Forest council is currently drawing up a formal response with regard to this issue.”

But London City Airport denied the claim, confirming it will attend all public meetings on the issue, including the first meeting, organised by HACAN East, at 7.30pm on November 3 in Wanstead Library, in Spratt Hall Road.

The airport has continually said it has followed Civil Aviation Authority guidance on the consultation, which ends on November 27.

The HACAN East petition can be found here.