Communities around Lichfield set to be hit by the new HS2 route have been told that Staffordshire transport chief will fight to get the best deal for them.
Villagers around
Campaigners have accused the Government of jumping the gun by unveiling the proposed route for the second phase of HS2.
The line was unveiled earlier today (January 28) and will
The Government has unveiled plans for the second phase of HS2 through Lichfield and the surrounding villages.
The new section of the high speed rail line will branch off between
A HS2 roadshow outlining compensation plans for families and businesses impacted by the new rail line will not be repeated.
There had been calls for the event to be repeated
Campaigners fighting plans for a high speed rail line have restated their belief that cancelling the scheme is the only option.
A lot of the current debate around plans for
Campaigners fighting plans for high speed rail have been boosted by the news that HS1 questioned plans for the new HS2 route.
Rob Holden made his comments in an interview
Staffordshire’s transport boss has warned HS2 compensation deals for homeowners should not be allowed to overshadow the true impact of high speed rail.
Householders living near the proposed route
Lichfield’s MP has called on the Secretary of State for Transport to halt progress on HS2 while alternative routes are considered.
Reports in the national media suggested the proposed
Campaigners fighting plans for a high speed rail line have welcomed the appointment of the Government’s new Transport Secretary.
David Cameron’s Cabinet reshuffle saw Justine Greening replaced by
Lichfield’s MP has revealed why he decided to leave his Government post.
Michael Fabricant had been part of the Whip’s Office in the Coalition, but claimed the role
Campaigners fighting plans for a high speed rail line have launched a fundraising appeal.
The Stop HS2 campaign has been battling the route – which will cut through parts of Lichfield
