Our response to HS2’s news of its intention to start tunnelling in the Chilterns
Chiltern Society Statement in response to HS2 announcement of its intention to commence tunnel boring operations beneath the Chilterns AONB The Chiltern Society and its
HS2 apply for Licence to bore the Chiltern Tunnel through the Aquifer
This was established when at the Society’s request, Lord Berkeley asked written questions with regard to this – see link. The answer is concerning. Of
HS2 – Evading their responsibilities?
John Gladwin is unimpressed by HS2’s current performance in the Chilterns. Read John’s article – Chiltern Issue 239 – Spring 2021 here.
Changes in Water Abstraction licences
Affinity Water has made an application to increase its water abstraction at Watford. This is to ensure that water supply can be maintained if HS2
“Area of Neighbourly Behaviour” report – HS2
Last Friday the Chiltern Society issued a report on the experience of HS2 construction in the AONB, in the eight months following Notice to Proceed.
Leader of the Council calls out HS2 Limited’s attempts to keep local residents informed
Press release from Buckinghamshire Council – 18th January 2021 Martin Tett, Leader of Buckinghamshire Council, has written to the Chairman of the Government’s Transport Select
Petition to hold a Public Vote on HS2
A Petition has been set up calling for the Government to told a Public Vote as to whether to continue with HS2. See link here.
Family on Bottom House Farm Lane ‘exhausted’ after months of HS2 hell
HS2 do it again. Life is hell, if you live where they are building the access road to the Chalfont St Giles Vent Shaft! See
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