CLA warn of negative interest rate on compulsory purchases
The Government is currently considering the results of a consultation on compulsory purchase, which finished in May: compulsory purchase...
Author: Penny
HS2 already turned away from Europe
As ministers meet at Chequers to discuss Brexit, there’s one major project that has already turned away from Europe –...
A reminder of HS2 costs
With Parliament due back next week – and the Cabinet meeting tomorrow at Chequers – we’ve looked at some...
From the Archives: Joe visits Ed Miliband’s office on Great White Elephant Hunt
In light of Ed Miliband’s current views of HS2, we thought we’d show what happened on the Stop HS2 Great White Elephant hunt in 2011.
Joe Rukin hunts the Great White Elephant, trying out the constituency offices of Nick Clegg in Sheffield and Ed Milliband in Doncaster. Joe & Ellie also visit Rotherham, Barnsley and Wakefield.
Joe talks to staff at Ed Miliband’s office, where he can explain some of the issues with HS2 and why it won’t help local transport problems. “They were receptive, they were looking forward to seeing us.”
Join up the dots and see what you get
Originally published on Peter’s website.
When I was a lad I was a big fan of the puzzle page...
The shrubby nature of plant material
According to Horticulture Week, HS2 Ltd has announced their shortlist of growers for “plant material” for “planting around...
From the Archives: What’s wrong with HS2
Originally published November 2013:
High Speed 2 will cost £50bn, including the trains. But it is an environmentally damaging...
Rail Rip off and HS2
According to new analysis by the Action for Rail, rail fares have risen at double the speed of wages...
HS2’s tentative survey
HS2 Ltd have recently set up an on-line survey for residents near the railway line which they claim...
Looking like a train crash….
The HS2 project has often been referred to with unflattering comparisons: notable examples include The Telegraph calling it a...