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A leading economic think tank has today said the money needed for the controversial HS2 project would be better spent on improving the existing rail network and upgrading broadband infrastructure.
In a report published by the New Economics Foundation, it is claimed the Department for Transport failed to explore alternative options to the scheme and there is growing uncertainty over whether...
Buckinghamshire Councils have organised three events to provide information and assist residents with responses to the HS2 Ltd consultation on the Draft Environmental Statement.
The events are as follows:
Wed 5th June: 6:30pm - 8:30pm @ Stoke Mandeville Community Centre. Community Impact Bucks staff present: Paul O'Hare & Carol Nutkins
Mon17th June: 6:30pm - 8:30pm @ Amersham...
At least 40 MPs are planning to rebel against the Government’s controversial HS2 rail project when it faces its first vote in Parliament. More MPs are expected to join the revolt ahead of next week’s vote on the planned £32 billion high-speed rail link between London and the North.
The second reading of the Government’s High Speed Rail preparation Bill is expected to be stormy, with a series...
Maps and reports for the planned section of HS2 which would go through the countryside near Cubbington can be seen at an event taking place in the village on Saturday.
The information and fund raising event, taking place at Cubbington Methodist church hall in Queen Street from 2.30pm to 4pm, has been organised by Cubbington Action Group Against HS2.
The maps will show that the mitigation...
Aylesbury’s MP has joined calls for more detail to be released from a report which said HS2 is in doubt.
David Lidington has written to the Cabinet Office voicing concerns about the lack of information in a recent Major Projects Authority report.
Last month the £32 billion scheme was given an amber/red rating, which means the project is ‘in doubt, with major risks or issues apparent in a...
House of Commons: Main Chamber
Time Business
12.00pm Prime Minister’s Question Time
Statement
Spending review – Mr George Osborne
Legislation
High Speed Rail (Preparation) Bill – Second reading
Motion
Hybrid Bill procedure
Chesham and Amersham's MP has urged the Government to delay the second reading of a Bill which she said would give unlimited spending power for the HS2 high-speed rail project.
Cheryl Gillan has told Mix 96, the proposed second reading in under two weeks' time is premature.
Four matters are outstanding in relation to the HS2 project that should be settled before the matter comes before the...
No matter how big the question marks over the HS2 project get, the government seems even more determined to push the project through, and announced today the first vote on their 'blank cheque' paving bill will take place on June 26th.
The problem is that when MPs come to vote, most won't have bothered to read and understand what is proposed. All they will know is those three words 'high...
The full scale of the devastation that will be left in the wake of HS2 can today be revealed in full.
Among the trail of destruction is one of the country’s oldest golf clubs and more than 160 wildlife species and special habitats which will be torn up as part of the first phase of the £33billion project.
The Victorian clubhouse at Whittington Heath Golf Club is earmarked for demolition,...
Everyone must have a say on the latest HS2 proposals to ensure the very best outcome, say rail groups on both sides.
Engineers and environmental experts from HS2 Ltd were at Castle Farm recreation centre on Monday as part of he draft environmental impact assessment which is now open for consultation to assess the impact of the line.
Speaking to residents on the day, they were joined by...
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