HS2 “Before and After” Photo Library
Our volunteers have been working hard and added a whole new HS2 Photo Diary to our website. These photos document the impact of this controversial high speed rail line, recording forever the area pre-construction, the enabling works, and the construction itself, which starts later this year. This is an ongoing
Do you love walking?
Over the last few months the Rights of Way Group have been enhancing the walking pages on the Chiltern Society Website: The Chiltern Way is a 134 miles perambulation of the AONB highlighting the best features of this historic landscape. Our web page now provides all you need to enjoy
HS2 ‘pollutes the Misbourne’
We have heard a lot from HS2 on Community Engagement. However this seems to be in theory rather than practice. HS2 has been carrying out Ground Investigation Works alongside the river Misbourne near Shardeloes Lake. There has been no communication to say that this would be happening. They just arrived
HS2 ignores concerns raised over Chiltern Tunnel Safety
The Chiltern Society has engaged with HS2 Limited over a considerable period of time with regard to Operational Safety Design of the 16km Chiltern Tunnel. There have been a number of questions raised which HS2 Limited has failed to answer. We believe that these concerns need to be shared with
Transport Planning in the Chilterns
There is currently increasing pressure on the Chilterns landscape and wildlife as a result of proposed new transport infrastructure. As well as the HS2 rail line, there are proposed expansions to Heathrow and Luton Airports, and a new Oxford-Cambridge Expressway. Whilst some of these developments would be outside the Chilterns,
Announcement: Coronavirus – Update
23rd April 2020 With ongoing government guidelines regarding the Covid-19 virus, we have postponed all Chiltern Society events, volunteer work parties, cycle rides and walks, until the situation improves. The office is also closed to the public, but our staff are available remotely to continue assisting you with any enquiries,
The 2.6 Challenge – Save the UK’s Charities
To help save what makes the Chilterns so great – its chalk streams, woodlands and footpaths, please support the Chiltern Society in The 2.6 Challenge. To donate or to fundraise for us, please visit our Just Giving Link. Thank you! From Sunday 26 April, the day when the Virgin Money
Our work against HS2 in light of Covid-19
The Chiltern Society is still campaigning against HS2 and its effects on the Chilterns. We have written to the Government to express our views that HS2 should not proceed any further during the Covid-19 situation, given the uncertain impacts on our national finances and future travelling habits. We have also
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