Lichfield’s MP has questioned why more time wasn’t taken to decide the route for HS2.
Councillors say they are determined to fight for the best HS2 deal for Lichfield residents.
A councillor has warned that people living in Lichfield may face years of misery when HS2 is built.
Lichfield’s MP has insisted the route of HS2 remains “fundamentally flawed” after the Government outlined its proposals to build the line to Crewe six years earlier than planned.
Lichfield’s voice will continue to be heard on HS2, a county councillor has pledged.
Campaigners claim the Chancellor cannot justify further cuts to public services while the cost of HS2 continues to soar.
HS2 campaigners have described Jeremy Corbyn as a “breath of fresh air” after the Labour leader questioned whether high speed rail would lead to cuts in investment elsewhere on the network.
The Green Party say reports the start of work on HS2 will be delayed are no cause for celebration for Lichfield and Burntwood residents.
An industry body has predicted that work on HS2 will not start until 2020.
The Green Party has accused the government of bypassing the democratic process by putting HS2 contracts out to tender before the controversial scheme receives final approval.
Changes to the route of HS2 in Lichfield are set to add £133million to the cost of the project.
Campaigners have said a new report into HS2 is “absolutely bonkers” – and insisted it shows high speed rail is only being designed for the country’s high earners.
