HS2 rapped for ‘unclear’ public consultation

By Jordan Marshall2021-02-16T06:00:00

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Leaflets sent to residents in Shropshire, Staffordshire and Cheshire not ‘clear enough,’ minister admits

HS2 has been told to clarify the purpose of a consultation it is running on the recently approved branch of the railway between the West Midlands and Crewe.

Last month the House of Lords made an amendment to the phase 2a bill, which was given Royal Assent last week, and called for additional consultation with residents in Shropshire, Staffordshire and Cheshire about the environmental impact of the project.

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