With thanks to Andrea Polden.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hs2-phase-two-land-access-agreements – ’27 February 2018 Existing templates updated, EAA renewal letter and borehole monitoring templates added’
Phase 1:
http://stophs2.org/news/17482-grayling-wins-fight-stop-protests-protestors-colne-valley
https://hs2ineuston.commonplace.is/news/2018/02/27/hs2-in-camden-dropin-centre-temporary-closure
Phase 2a:
https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/news/local-news/grieving-families-cemetery-could-peace-1256757
https://www.cyclinguk.org/blog/high-cycle-safety-stakes-hs2 – why are they surprised?
https://www.newcastle-staffs.gov.uk/news/action-taken-make-voices-heard-hs2
HS2 Stations:
Gove at NFU Conference:
nt/news/hs2-reveals-colne-valley-viaduct-concepts- – 19 January 2018 – Added link to design specimen document – HS2 Ltd today revealed an outline concept for the Colne Valley viaduct, which will help inform development of its final design and form the basis for wider discussions with local communities.
Page not found – 404 – GOV.UKwww.gov.uk |
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hs2-colne-valley-regional-park-panel – 19 January 2018 – Viaduct concepts added – The Colne Valley Regional Park Panel considers how the HS2 project should respond to the social, economic and ecological aspects of the Colne Valley.
HS2 Colne Valley Regional Park Panel – GOV.UKwww.gov.ukThe Colne Valley Regional Park Panel considers how the HS2 project should respond to the social, economic and ecological aspects of the Colne Valley. |
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/colne-valley-viaduct-specimen-design – 19 January 2018 – First published. – Outlines the design-approach behind the viaduct, and how it has been developed so as to address HS2 Design Vision core values.
Phase 1:
http://stophs2.org/news/17448-colne-valley-viaduct-hs2-failing
http://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/heres-what-the-hs2s-longest-viaduct-might-look-like
https://www.constructionenquirer.com/2018/01/19/hs2-reveals-3-4km-colne-valley-viaduct-design/
http://www.cityam.com/279078/hs2-has-unveiled-first-pictures-major-colne-valley-viaduct
https://www.globalrailnews.com/2018/01/19/hs2-releases-striking-viaduct-designs/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-42751114 – HS2 plans for ‘one of UK’s longest viaducts’ unveiled
http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2018/01/first-potential-hs2-architecture-revealed/
http://camdennewjournal.com/article/the-carillion-debacle-puts-the-spotlight-on-a-british-disease
Phase 2a:
http://www.shma.co.uk/Blog/HS2-Phase-2a.aspx
HS2 People:
https://www.transportxtra.com/publications/local-transport-today/news/55756/hs2-ltd-poaches-he-s-poole – subscriber access only, not available from Google
HS2 Stations:
https://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/early-opening-of-toton-hub-to-stimulate-regeneration
Carillion:
https://www.expressandstar.com/news/business/2018/01/19/banks-help-no-more-than-a-sticking-plaster/
https://news.sky.com/story/revealed-carillion-collapsed-with-5bn-of-financial-liabilities-11213303
https://www.globalrailnews.com/2018/01/16/how-will-collapse-of-carillion-impact-hs2/
https://www.transportxtra.com/publications/local-transport-today/news/55763/carillion-s-demise-won-t-damage-hs2- – subscriber access only, not available from Google
http://www.cityam.com/279043/could-smart-tech-and-agile-practices-have-saved-carillion
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2018/01/19/mps-open-investigation-carillions-pension-deficit/
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/ministers-failed-heed-carillions-profits-11881298
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42731762 – Carillion/ Six charts that explain what happened
http://www.publicfinance.co.uk/news/2018/01/law-firm-warns-nhs-bodies-over-carillion-fail
https://www.cashlady.com/news/carillion-winners-losers/
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/270123-corporate-sickness
Electrification:
https://beleben.wordpress.com/2018/01/19/white-elephant-in-the-corner/
National Infrastructure Commission:
http://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/armitt-confirmed-as-nic-chair
http://www.transport-britain.co.uk/nic-says-strategic-transport-plan-major-step-forward/
Phase 2a:
http://thenantwichnews.co.uk/2018/01/11/work-to-start-on-7-million-crewe-green-roundabout-scheme/
Work to start on £7 million Crewe Green roundabout scheme – Nantwich Newsthenantwichnews.co.ukWork to begin on £7 million Crewe Green Roundabout scheme, designed to improve pinchpoint junction which impacts thousands of drivers in South Cheshire. Residents, businesses and anyone wanting to find out more, can meet contractors at an event in Crewe on January 18. |
Phase 2b:
https://brownfieldbriefing.com/ground-gas2018 – ‘Assessing and managing ground gas risk’ – is this of relevance to the Phase 2b route?
HS2 People:
https://www.railstaff.uk/2018/01/10/highways-england-director-moves-to-hs2/
http://www.transportbriefing.co.uk/news/story?id=12101 -Highways England procurement director joins HS2 – subscriber access only, not available from Google
HS2 Stations:
https://www.lep.co.uk/news/preston-railway-station-s-future-under-scrutiny-1-8951382
Carillion:
https://news.sky.com/story/regulators-to-hold-pensions-summit-as-carillion-crisis-deepens-11203432
https://www.kenilworthweeklynews.co.uk/news/one-of-hs2-s-main-contractors-on-brink-of-collapse-1-8325527 – also published by other local papers
https://www.bucksherald.co.uk/news/one-of-hs2-s-main-contractors-on-the-brink-of-collapse-1-8325315
http://www.cityam.com/278622/carillion-gbp600m-pension-black-hole-prompts-governmen
https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/government-prepared-for-carillion-collapse/10026932.article – subscriber access only, not available from Google
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5260855/Construction-giant-beg-Whitehall-huge-bailout.html
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42656879 – Government to hold pensions talks with Carillion
Northern Powerhouse:
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/news-opinion/george-osbornes-northern-powerhouse-wont-14137578
High Speed Two (HS2) Phase Two PFM v7.1 Step-through …www.gov.ukHigh Speed Two (HS2) Phase Two PFM v7.1 Step-through report Summary of key changes to modelling assumptions between PFM v6.1c and PFM v7.1 July 2017 |
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/2187154/hs2-route-maps-dates-work-begin-contracts-controversy/
HS2 dates, route maps, contracts awarded and why the UK …www.thesun.co.ukThe final route of the Manchester and Leeds arms of the railway will be confirmed later. |
https://beleben.wordpress.com/2017/11/22/hs2-and-decreased-capacity/
Phase 1:
Phase 2a:
Phase 2b – western route:
The first 8 pages of this Newsletter from the Cheshire Branch of the CPRE are largely reporting on activities to do with HS2:
Autumn Budget:
http://www.cityam.com/276232/autumn-budget-2017-chancellor-says-government-continues
http://www.cityam.com/276229/autumn-budget-2017-glance-guide-all-philip-hammonds-big
http://www.movecommercial.com/budget-transport-north-west/
https://www.expressandstar.com/news/uk-news/2017/11/22/budget-2017-hammond-pledges-transport-boost-to-get-uk-firing-on-all-cylinders/ – syndicated article
http://www.bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/15676662.Budget_2017__Twitter_reaction_to_Philip_Hammond___s_statement/ – syndicated article
https://www.insidermedia.com/insider/yorkshire/transport-bonuses-in-budget-for-yorkshire
http://westbridgfordwire.com/autumn-budget-bruton-knowles-comment-todays-budget/
http://aboutmanchester.co.uk/budget-2017-the-main-points/
https://www.cambridgenetwork.co.uk/news/ice-welcomes-investment-in-infrastructure-budget/
https://labourlist.org/2017/11/mike-amesbury-look-up-from-your-spreadsheet-phil-and-look-north/
Carillion:
https://www.express.co.uk/finance/city/881521/Carillion-construction-firm-HS2-debts-public-sector
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2017/11/19/carillion-pensioners-swallow-stake-company/
Carillion pensioners to swallow stake in companywww.telegraph.co.ukAround 28,000 pensioners who used to work at Carillion could end up owning a stake in the construction company under plans to keep it afloat. |
http://deathrattlesports.com/carillion-shares-plunge-after-third-profit-warning/170777
Other:
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/theresa-announces-250-million-improve-13923266
Phase 2a:
http://www.landlove.com/article/2829/news/several-hundred-years-old-oak-tree-threatened-by-hs2
Phase 2b – eastern route:
https://www.facebook.com/stophs2erewash/posts/954541631364753
HS2 Stations:
https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2017/10/09/north-wales-businesses-urged-to-support-a-connected-crewe – not seen before, but now too late for the consultation
Events:
https://www.ice.org.uk/events/hs2-ground-investigation-chesterfield
http://www.midlandsbusinessnews.co.uk/hs2-ten-year-pipeline-opportunity/
NCHSR:
https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2017/10/24/why-yorkshire-holds-the-key-to-britains-future-rail-generation – (I think he means ‘overvalued’!)
Northern Powerhouse:
Other:
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/channel-4-boss-slams-irresponsible-13805584
http://www.nottinghampost.com/news/business/east-midlands-airport-boss-plans-669367
http://www.propertyweek.com/finance/mayfair-capital-fund-completes-£331m-of-acquisitions/5093148.article – subscriber access only, not available from Google
http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/a45-bridge-replacement-work-cause-13805505
https://transport-network.co.uk/New-consultation-bound-to-delay-Heathrow-expansion-vote/14560
https://www.placenorthwest.co.uk/news/metrolink-least-used-mode-of-transport-by-commuters/
HS2 finance chief quits over redundancy payments
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/10/24/hs2-executive-resigns-unauthorised-redundancy-payments/
HS2 executive resigns over nearly £2m in unauthorised redundancy payments
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/hs2-chief-is-departing-fpddm663k
HS2 chief is departing
Forget housing, Brits are more concerned about the trains
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/heathrow-runway-doubt-after-new-data-revealed-bmldf09mm
Heathrow runway doubt after new data revealed
Harry Fone from the TaxPayers’ Alliance introduces himself:
I am the new Grassroots Campaign Manager for the TaxPayers’ Alliance. It is my job to organise campaigns to ensure that taxpayer money is spent responsibly. I am keen to show that HS2 is a costly and unnecessary project that will provide no economic benefit to the country.
Over the coming weeks I will be travelling around the country to meet with various anti-HS2 groups and distribute leaflets calling for HS2 to be scrapped. I am looking for volunteers to help distribute leaflets and organise action days in local villages, towns and railway stations. If you are interested please do not hesitate to contact me, your help would be greatly appreciated.
Yours sincerely,
Harry Fone, Campaign Manager (Grassroots)
TaxPayers’ Alliance, 55 Tufton Street, London, SW1P 3QL
+44 (0) 20 7998 1450
24-hour media line: 07795 084113 (No texts)
https://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2017-07-20.6379.h&s%5D#g6389.q2
High Speed Trains: 8 Sep 2017: Hansard Written Answers – TheyWorkForYouwww.theyworkforyou.comTheyWorkForYou is a website which makes it easy to keep track of your local MP’s activities. |
https://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2017-07-20.6385.h&s%5D#g6385.q0
High Speed 2 Railway Line: Scotland: 6 Sep 2017: Hansard Written Answers – TheyWorkForYouwww.theyworkforyou.comTheyWorkForYou is a website which makes it easy to keep track of your local MP’s activities. |
Phase 1:
http://www.bostonstandard.co.uk/news/could-dig-answer-flinders-mystery-1-8141241
Phase 2b:
http://www.jontrickett.org.uk/hs2_phase_2b_westminster_hall_debate
Carillion:
http://news.sky.com/story/crisis-hit-carillion-faces-new-blow-with-finance-chiefs-exit-11029967
Events:
http://www.creweguardian.co.uk/news/15524489.Find_out_more_about_HS2_plans/ – also published by other local papers
Northern Powerhouse:
Phase 2b – western route:
http://www.knutsfordguardian.co.uk/news/15509184.Tatton_MP_puts_the_case_for_opening_mid_Cheshire_links_to_the_rail_minister/ – also published by other local papers
Tatton MP puts the case for opening mid Cheshire links to the rail ministerwww.knutsfordguardian.co.ukA GOVERNMENT minister has vowed to pursue unlocking rail lines in Knutsford and mid Cheshire following a meeting with residents, businesses and… |
HS3 / Northern Powerhouse:
http://www.paulsalveson.org.uk/2017/09/03/low-speed-thoughts-on-high-speed-rail/
https://www.ippr.org/news-and-media/comment/it-s-time-for-crossrail-north
Other:
https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/06791686/officers – HIGH SPEED TWO (HS2) LIMITED – Officers
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4846830/Ambitious-flying-train-travel-2-500MPH.html
https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2460838 – Constitutionalizing Constitutional Law/ HS2 by Paul P. Craig / SSRN – older, but not seen before
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/business/business-letters-september-3-hyperloop-j0rj0lkx8
Memo to Policy North- create your own wealth
Half of residents hoping to sell a home near HS2 are rejected
https://www.ft.com/content/939ae8da-90b7-11e7-a9e6-11d2f0ebb7f0
Philip Hammond in ‘Northern Powerhouse’ push
http://www.conservativewoman.co.uk/andrew-tettenborn-binning-hs2-boost-britain-100-billion/
http://www.pressreleasepoint.com/daniel-hannan-says-hs2-waste-money
https://beleben.wordpress.com/2017/08/02/on-the-back-of-a-funding-envelope/
http://stophs2.org/news/17194-expect-hs2
https://buyingbusinesstravel.com/feature/0327528-mystery-buyer-can-train-take-strain
Phase 1:
http://stophs2.org/news/17202-grayling-were-spending-take-expensive-railway-world
http://www.thechamberlainfiles.com/mayor-looks-to-shaw-up-congestion-cutting-promise/
http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/coventry-bank-holiday-rail-passengers-13421102
https://www.expressandstar.com/news/politics/2017/08/03/mayor-meets-pm-over-second-devo-deal/
Phase 2a:
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/crewe-hub-options-for-building-on-existing-connectivity – updated 3/8/17 – Details of public events added
Phase 2b – western route:
http://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/15442463.Tatton_MP_secures_meeting_to_look_at_improving_transport_links_in_the_area/ – also published by other local papers
HS2 Contracts:
https://tunneltalk.com/UK-High-Speed-Rail-17Jul2017-HS2-civil-contract-awards.php
HS2 Stations:
http://www.constructionmanagermagazine.com/news/top-architects-vie-hs2-station-design-work/
Disparity of Transport Programmes:
Electrification:
http://www.railpage.com.au/news/s/bimode-trains-in-prospect-as-hs2-northern-routes-confirmed
Northern Powerhouse:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hs2-phase-one-exceptional-hardship-scheme-applications-statistics – updated 9/6/17
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hs2-contract-opportunities – updated 9/6/17
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/environmental-minimum-requirements – updated 9/6/17
Phase 1:
https://hs2ineuston.commonplace.is/news
http://www.machinery-market.co.uk/news/17747/Birmingham-Airport-considers-HS2-terminal
General Election Results:
https://www.transport-network.co.uk/Election-fallout-Will-transport-schemes-be-hit/14144
Other:
http://www.digit.fyi/hyperloop-one-edinburgh-london-50-minutes/
http://www.hilltop-products.co.uk/news/high-speed/
http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/15333377.General_Election_2017__We_interview_Watford_s_Parliamentary_hopefuls_to_discuss_the_big_issues/ – also published by other local papers
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/election-letters-a-quick-summary-of-our-policies-1-7995481
https://www.motoringresearch.com/car-news/conservative-party-motorists-fairfueluk
http://www.jontrickett.org.uk/are_hs2_demanding_access_to_your_property
Theresa May commits to delivering HS2 rail linkwww.dailymail.co.ukThere had been speculation the Prime Minister would drop the new north-south railway from the Conservatives´ General Election manifesto. |
NCHSR:
http://www.machinery-market.co.uk/news/17345 – British Steel support for HS2 College
British Steel support for HS2 College – Machinery Market Newswww.machinery-market.co.ukBritish Steel (britishsteel.co.uk) has donated 200m of rail track to the yet-to-be-opened National College for High Speed Rail in Birmingham. The campus — being developed on the bank of the Grand Union Canal — will train more than 1,300 students per year once it reaches full capacity. Alongside another campus in Doncaster, it is scheduled to be completed this summer; both will open their doors to students in September. |
Train manufacturers
https://www.pressreader.com/uk/daily-express/20170501/282020442192745 – this is the same article as the above with a different title: ‘Wider seats for HS2 passengers as they get fatter’
http://eu-n.info/en/train-seats-need-to-be-wider-to-fit-obese-passengers-hs2-boss-says/
Other:
https://beleben.wordpress.com/2016/03/21/chiltern-electrification-versus-hs2/
http://thenantwichnews.co.uk/2017/05/01/nantwich-law-firm-beswicks-wins-legal-battle-over-hs2-land/
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/headline-hxqlg98qd
We must not destroy the environmental protections the EU has helped make
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/brexit-negotiations-and-supporting-the-uk-vbx2xvsnl
Brexit negotiations and supporting the UK
Sir, The publication of the EU’s Brexit negotiating objectives coincided with the latest UK growth figures (“Squeeze on spending puts growth in slow lane”, Business, Apr 29). That juxtaposition questions the wisdom of committing to HS2 and its £56 billion cost. We might prefer to husband our resources against the “divorce” settlement and other headwinds. Paul Bowen Aylesbury, Bucks
General Election:
http://www.conservativehome.com/platform/2017/04/john-oconnell-the-tory-manifesto-it-should-commit-to-scrapping-hs2-ending-the-triple-lock-and-reforming-the-nhs.html – see also the Survey in Joe’s urgent message below
http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/transport-minister-dismisses-hs2-cancelled-speculation-1-8509129
https://www.pressreader.com/uk/yorkshire-post/20170425/281616715255141 – Minister insists HS2 will not be cancelled
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/live-west-midlands-mayor-debate-12927334 – see comments at 18:26
HS2 / CH2M / Mace
http://www.cityam.com/263505/hs2-ramps-up-conflict-interest-checks-bidding-process
Train Manufacturers:
https://www.insidermedia.com/insider/national/hs2-opens-call-for-train-manufacturer
West Coast Partnership franchise:
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2017/apr/25/virgin-stagecoach-sncf-hs2-bid-first-group
http://www.bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/15243928.Virgin_Trains_and_French_operator_SNCF_to_jointly_bid_for_HS2_franchise/ – Press Association syndicated article
http://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/stagecoach-goes-head-to-head-with-first-for-hs2-1-4428885
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/virgin-trains-stagecoach-join-forces-frances-sncf-bid-hs2-franchise-1618521
https://www.railnews.co.uk/news/2017/04/25-sncf-joins-bid-for-west.html
http://www.rmt.org.uk/news/virgin-and-stagecoach-hook-up-with-french-state-over-hs2/
http://www.cityam.com/263469/virgin-and-stagecoach-team-up-french-state-owned-rail
http://www.itv.com/news/calendar/2017-04-25/virgin-frances-sncf-to-jointly-bid-for-hs2-franchise/
http://www.birminghampost.co.uk/business/business-news/virgin-trains-teams-up-french-12942621
https://www.insidermedia.com/insider/national/stagecoach-and-virgin-submit-bid-for-rail-franchise
http://www.insider.co.uk/news/stagecoach-joins-forces-virgin-sncf-10290105
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hs2-contract-opportunities – updated 13/4/17
HS2 contract opportunities – GOV.UKwww.gov.uk Find information about contracts awarded directly by HS2 Ltd, including the status of current and future opportunities. Details on live direct procurements and … |
MP celebrating 25 years praises ‘fantastic’ constituency with ‘kind and generous’ peoplewww.bucksfreepress.co.uk A south Bucks MP, who is celebrating 25 years in the role, has spoken out about her “fantastic” constituency and its “kind and generous”… |
https://hs2andtheenvironment.wordpress.com/2017/04/13/good-news-for-voles-part-3/ Phase 1 Station Design: http://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/15224399.National_news__HS2_rail_project_seeks_architects__designers_and_developers/ – syndicated article https://www.transportxtra.com/publications/local-transport-today/news/53180/hs2-seeks-station-designers-as-peer-calls-for-audit-of-costs – subscriber access only, not available from Google Air Pollution: http://camdennewjournal.com/article/with-hs2-the-health-concerns-of-air-pollution-must-be-addressed-for-camden-people Ancient Woodland: http://www.hucknalldispatch.co.uk/news/new-report-says-hs2-will-destroy-ancient-hucknall-woods-1-8490566 CH2M / Mace / HS2: http://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/yoursay/letters/15223631.Has_it_been_evaluated_/ – also published by other local papers Crossrail 2 & HS2: http://www.standard.co.uk/news/transport/london-and-south-east-councils-unite-to-back-crucial-crossrail-2-a3514341.html http://www.chingfordtimes.co.uk/article.cfm?id=108503&headline=London%20councils%20call%20on%20government%20for%20Crossrail%20two%20backing%20-%20connecting%20Tottenham%20Hale%20and%20South%20West%20London§ionIs=news&searchyear=2017 https://transport-network.co.uk/London-and-SE-councils-tell-Govt-to-commit-to-Crossrail-2/13994 Engineering Skills / Education: http://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/new-institute-for-high-speed-rail-engineering-at-leeds https://www.matchtech.com/Rail-remains-upbeat-over-future http://www.blmforum.net/mag/steel-donation-will-help-create-rail-engineers-of-the-future/ http://www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk/lincolnshire-s-manufacturing-diversity-is-putting-it-on-the-map/story-30135456-detail/story.html Events: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ee0odulkf1989f82&oseq=&c=&ch= https://www.gbslepgrowthhub.co.uk/events/hs2-enabling-works-meet-the-contractor-day http://ihbconline.co.uk/newsachive/?p=15380 – Reminder deadline 18 April for IHBC member opportunity for HS2 HS2 Costs: http://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/news/your-say/letter-hs2-millstone-1-8489732 https://www.transportxtra.com/publications/local-transport-today/news/53171/hs2-easier-to-cost-accurately-than-rail-enhancements- – subscriber access only, not available from Google Train Manufacturers: http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/why-derby-s-bombardier-is-no-stranger-to-working-with-rivals/story-30266861-detail/story.html Other: http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/citys-first-three-day-rock-12884102 http://www.vikieshanks.com/hs2-a-catastrophic-white-elephant-thats-trampling-all-over-us-and-you/ http://camdennewjournal.com/article/now-we-are-leaving-the-eu-lets-ditch-its-hs2-plan-too http://money.cnn.com/2017/04/12/technology/germany-hydrogen-powered-train/index.html http://www.winsfordguardian.co.uk/yoursay/letters/15223542.We___re_not_all_in_it_together/ – also published by other local papers http://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/chesterfield-champion-the-locals-are-warm-open-and-very-down-to-earth-1-8492694 https://solihullobserver.co.uk/news/borough-mps-issue-hands-off-our-greenbelt-warning-to-wmca-candidate/ http://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/yoursay/letters/15220322.Car_park_charges_idea_is_a_cash_cow/ – also published by other local papers https://www.journalism.co.uk/media-jobs/news-editor-construction-news/s75/a702612/ http://www.birminghampost.co.uk/news/regional-affairs/west-midlands-traffic-jams-mayor-12891192 http://www.eurekamagazine.co.uk/design-engineering-features/technology/exciting-times-ahead-as-spacex-inspires-uk-to-join-space-race/153792/ https://www.buyassociation.co.uk/2017/04/13/strong-northern-housing-market/ https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/weston-williamson-picked-for-hs2s-east-midlands-hub/10019058.article Weston Williamson picked for HS2’s East Midlands Hub http://www.hortweek.com/major-infrastructure-opportunities-landscapers/landscape/article/1430382 Major infrastructure opportunities for landscapers https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/events/cn-summit/top-clients-sign-up-to-cn-summit-2017/10018828.article Top clients sign up to CN Summit 2017 Sarah Green has sent a link to the Colne Valley event held on 8 April: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2lT9SjYtc8&t=19s – Dance for the Trees/Stop HS2 – 8:43 minutes https://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/transport-committee/inquiries/parliament-2015/hs2-ch2m-contract-16-17/
HS2: CH2M contract one-off sessionwww.parliament.ukTransport Committee’s one-off evidence session on CH2M’s decision to withdraw HS2 contract |
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Landowner Wins Compensation Court Battle Against HS2stophs2.orgA landowner has won a landmark tribunal on compensation rights against HS2 Ltd, who were trying to claim that not all of their landholding should be bought out by Government. The Lands Tribunal has come down in favour of an unnamed Landowner after two day … |
Phase 1 Station Design: http://www.railway-technology.com/news/newsdeals-this-week-balfour-beatty-crrc-nanjing-puzhen-rail-transport-hs2-5785304 Ancient Woodland: http://www.tamworthherald.co.uk/calls-to-rethink-hs2-route-or-risk-losing-irreplaceable-woods/story-30267317-detail/story.html CH2M / Mace / HS2: http://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/15223529.Government_quizzed_by_Mid_Cheshire_Against_HS2_over_withdrawal_of_firm/ – also published by other local papers https://hs2andtheenvironment.wordpress.com/2017/04/09/good-news-for-voles-part-2/ https://prestudentconversation.wordpress.com/2017/04/07/ethical-arguments-around-hs2/ – pretty pointless to use figures of the cost of Phase 1 from 2013 – £19.4bn!!!
Ethical arguments around HS2prestudentconversation.wordpress.comConstruction of a new high speed railway line through predominantly rural [1] areas, with stage 1 linking London to Birmingham. Phase 1’s cost is estimated at £19.4 billion [2] and is funded by gov… |
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/apr/09/john-mcdonnell-blames-media-and-internal-splits-for-labours-poll-misery https://www.ft.com/content/f38eb0c6-0329-11e7-aa5b-6bb07f5c8e12 Closing the gender gap needs support from the boss https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hs2-design-vision
HS2 Design Vision – GOV.UKwww.gov.ukThis Design Vision sets out the role that design can play in making High Speed Two a catalyst for growth across Britain. |
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/607020/HS2_Design_Vision_Booklet.pdf – 26 pages https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hs2-phase-one-exceptional-hardship-scheme-applications-statistics – updated 6/4/17 https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/568944/NTS_Panel_membership_Nov_2016.pdf – 3 pages https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/568959/Need_to_sell_scheme_-_panel_guidancev.pdf – 19 pages https://cedrec.com/whats-new/summary/regulation/si/26032/index_s.htm http://www.ukconstructionmedia.co.uk/news/construction-news/releases-latest-regional-hs2-ebooks/ Phase 2: http://www.tamworthherald.co.uk/villagers-calling-for-evacuation-exercise-before-hs2-gets-going/story-30252071-detail/story.html http://www.ukconstructionmedia.co.uk/ebooks/hs2-north-2/ – 28 pages – mostly the same as South, with 2 pages on HS3 CH2M / Mace / HS2: https://hansard.parliament.uk/lords/2017-04-05/debates/EA40812D-0830-439E-B2F7-B4F9E463753C/HS2AndCH2M – also available from: https://www.theyworkforyou.com/lords/?id=2017-04-05a.1053.1&s=speaker%3A13505 – HS2 and CH2M – Question/ 5 Apr 2017/ House of Lords debates https://www.pressreader.com/uk/yorkshire-post/20170406/281822873650067 – No inquiry over £170m HS2 deal http://www.railway-technology.com/features/featuremarchs-top-stories-trimble-and-railhead-deal-ch2m-withdraws-from-hs2-contract-5779841/ Landscape destruction: https://inews.co.uk/essentials/news/environment/hs2-will-bring-trail-destruction-norths-ancient-woodlands-campaigners-warn/ http://www.hortweek.com/ancient-woodland-threatened-second-phase-hs2-says-woodland-trust/arboriculture/article/1429903 http://www.bbcwildlife.org.uk/news/2017/04/05/farewell-park-hall-nature-reserve