Wendover reacts to HS2 Committee report
WendoverHS2 response to the HS2 Parliamentary Select Committee Chairman’s comments in their final public session 5pm on 22nd February...
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Campaigners “incredibly disappointed by HS2 Committee’s final report
Late in the evening of Monday 22nd February, the HS2 Hybrid Bill Select Committee published their final report on...
HS2 Ltd launch ‘Additional Provision 5’
Despite previously insisting that they would not issue another additional provision to the HS2 Hybrid Bill after AP4 “Because...
HS2 timetable takes another hit, but not according to the DfT
Yesterday, the Department for Transport announced that the latest set of amendments to the HS2 plans, or at least...
National Trust on HS2 Select Committee Visit
Last Thursday, 11th June, members of the HS2 Hybrid Bill Select Committee visited parts of Buckinghamshire in the area...
“HS2 is not just a blight but a total waste of money”
UKIP leader Nigel Farage visits Buckinghamshire to confirm the party would cancel HS2 and “to the benefit of millions” for a fraction of the cost of HS2 would upgrade existing railways instead.
HS2 campaigners urged to respond to consultation before land take increases.
UPDATE – The petitioning period will take place from 19th September to 17th October. Those who have already submitted...
Some Recent News Items
Spectator: Sorry, but trains can’t really replace welfare lines George Osborne proposed an attractive idea this week: that spending on...
HS2 Ltd Community Forums insulting and patronising to blighted communities
In a letter sent to Alison Munro, Chief Executive, HS2 Ltd and local MPs whose constituencies border the line,...
Walking the route: Jos Smith
On Sunday 21st July I set out to walk the proposed route of the High Speed 2 railway between...