“HS2 have been issued the licence which allows them to destroy bat roosts in Jones’ Hill Wood. This allows felling of the wood we hold so dear. We believe however the licence is not legally issued, and are looking at our options.”
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Thank you for everything you did, Dame Cheryl Gillan.
Stop HS2 are very sorry to hear of the death of Dame Cheryl Gillan, a long term opponent of HS2.
Penny Gaines, chair of Stop HS2, said “Cheryl was one of the first members of Parliament to speak out against High Speed Two when it was announced in 2010. She made numerous speeches against HS2, and used her roles in Parliament to examine the project in detail. Cheryl remained opposed to the effects of HS2 right up until the end. We would like to pass our condolences on to her family at this sad time.”
“By the time #HS2 is going to get built, not only will it have destroyed some precious environment, but the pattern of work and the world of work and the way we do business will have changed.” Never a truer word said, and back in 2012.
RIP @CherylGillanhttps://t.co/keBZhiJoO4
— Joe Rukin (@joerukin) April 5, 2021
These are just some of the things we will remember her for
Cheryl Gillan speaking at the Stop HS2 rally outside Parliament in April 2014
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HS2 Blues – Again
HS2 Blues by Acoustic Bears is new a protest song against the disastrous economic, and environmental impact caused by the construction of the HS2 railway line between London and Birmingham.
You can Download ‘HS2 BLUES’ FREE here:
It’s not the first song called “HS2 Blues” though. That one can be found here
Both songs are on the the “Stop HS2 – The Album” playlist, which is below.
Another Day, Another Load of Wanton Environmental Destruction from HS2 Ltd
The BBC report from to Leather Lane and Jones Hill Wood. Locals came along to watch what was happening at Leather Lane, organising a Toot your Salute to the oak trees as they drove past. the report includes an interview with Jim Ashton who lives by Leather Lane, the trees on which the AONB authorities are trying at least in part to save, with there being a petition to sign here. Mark Keir was interview from Jones Hill Wood, where campaigners are expecting an eviction soon.
Deer Trapped Behind HS2 Fence
Deer are trapped behind a huge fence built by #HS2 in Colne Valley, #Denham #Bucks. It appears they are trying to get to #woodland on the other side of the fence, presumably on a well-worn path they've used for years.
All this for a #WhiteElephant vanity project.@WildlifeTrusts pic.twitter.com/KD0OxdCeJa— Stop HS2 (@stophs2) March 4, 2021
It’s the end of this tunnel – but direct action against HS2 likely to continue
After a month, the final tunneller under Euston Square Gardens East has come out.
Here is how ITV London covered it.
And BBC London.
Blue? After three weeks in the Euston HS2 tunnel?
On Day 23 in the Euston Tunnel Complex, Blue gives a tour and explains why she is there.
HS2 Ltd and Health and Safety
Here, HS2 Ltd CEO Mark Thurston explains the importance of health and safety on HS2 worksites, with a few real-world examples showing just how seriously his staff are taking these issues and social distancing rules during lockdown.
Click these links for Facebook and Twitter versions of the video below.
HS2 Ltd are blatantly ignoring covid 19 social distancing requirements
On Sunday 22nd March, Boris Johnson reiterated the need for social distancing, following a weekend when many people went out in the sunshine during the Covid-19 crisis. The day after, it was very clear that these words of warning had been lost on HS2 Ltd.