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Supplement to the update on the SOBC sets out the implications of removing the Golborne Link from the High Speed (Crewe to Manchester) Bill scheme.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Government confirms 4 technical refinements to the Western Leg of HS2 Phase 2b and sets out the strategic case for the HS2 Crewe-Manchester scheme.
Review of High Speed 2 (HS2) including overview, programme update, schedule, community and environmental impact.
The HS2 Phase 2a: High Speed Rail (West Midlands to Crewe) Bill has passed into law exactly a year after government gave HS2 the green light.
Written statement made by Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport, Ms Nusrat Ghani.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Announcing the publication of the government overview of the case for HS2 Phase 2a and its environmental impacts.
Release of additional provisions to the HS2 bill, plus associated environmental information.
Assurances offered to specified businesses or individuals who have raised issues in their petition against the Phase 2a Bill.
HS2 Bill gains Royal Assent paving way for new rail line that will increase capacity on our railways, connect the biggest cities, generating jobs and economic growth.
Response to the House of Lords Select Committee for the HS2 Phase One hybrid Bill report.
HS2 Phase One bill passes third reading in House of Commons.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Concerns the third reading of the HS2 hybrid Bill.
Contingent liability for Affinity Water Ltd agreed, protecting them from loss in case of HS2 construction damage in the Colne Valley.
The response to the Select Committee's 'Second special report' plus other HS2 Phase One documents have been published.
The government has tabled over 120 changes to the HS2 hybrid Bill following discussions with communities along the route.
Consultation to enable protection of land for potential development of HS2 Phase Two.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Safeguarding directions along the London to West Midlands HS2 route have been updated and revised.
Summaries the way we are dealing with the cost, environmental and property impacts of HS2 and calls for parliamentary support for Phase One.
Concerns the second reading of the HS2 Bill and outlines the powers government is seeking to proceed with plans for Phase One of the route.
HS2 hybrid Bill petitioning dates released.
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