Villagers near Lichfield are rallying round to fight proposals for a new high speed rail line.
A meeting at Kings Bromley Village Hall saw many residents find out for the
Action groups campaigning against the plan to build a high-speed railway line between London and Lichfield are urging local residents to attend a consultation roadshow at the Guildhall.
The
Staffordshire County Council have issued figures which show a reduction in motorcycle casualties thanks to a safety scheme.
The Right it Right initiative targets routes that are deemed to be
Lichfield and Burntwood drivers are being reminded about roadworks being carried out across the region.
Full list of work:
* Main Street, Alrewas – temporary two-way traffic signals. Until July 29
Commuters from Lichfield and Burntwood have been been hearing about the Government’s transport plans.
Philip Hammond, Secretary of State for Transport, stepped in at short notice to address members
Lichfield’s MP has warned that the battle surrounding plans for a high speed rail line through the region is reaching a “crucial” stage.
Michael Fabricant’s comments came as
Lichfield and Burntwood drivers are being reminded about roadworks being carried out across the region.
Full list of work:
* Main Street, Alrewas – temporary two-way traffic signals. Until July 29
An agreement has been reached to end union action which has led to cancelled train services through Lichfield.
London Midland had been forced to cancel a number of services after
Community groups and councillors have been tackling the issue of HS2 with some of the officials behind the scheme.
The proposed route of the high speed rail line would cut
A senior boss at train operator London Midland has said the company will continue to do its best for passengers as disruption to services continues.
The company have been unable
An MP has leapt to the defence of campaigners battling against HS2.
The proposed high speed rail route would cut through parts of Lichfield and the surrounding area.
Pro-HS2
Lichfield and Burntwood drivers are being reminded about roadworks being carried out across the region.
Full list of work:
* Armitage Road, Armitage (old Power Station entrance) – temporary two-way lights
