Mission

HS2 Action Alliance is a not for profit organisation working with over 50 local community groups, which is challenging the case for HS2 and working to get Government to take the right decisions.

Aims

> Communicate the facts about HS2 clearly and accurately.
> Provide a channel for local groups to share information and analysis, and pool resources to maximise effectiveness.
> Question, evaluate and where appropriate challenge the economic & environmental case for HS2.
> Identify and promote alternatives to HS2 that are in the national interest.
> Seek to minimise the adverse impacts of HS2 on individuals, communities and the environment.
> Work with local action and community groups, other interested organisations and businesses, to improve Government decision making on HS2.

Current Objectives and Strategy

1. To prevent HS2 from happening, by

> Dispelling myths (see summary of 6 myths about HS2, and paper (used for letter to Hammond)) 
> Emphasising flawed business and environmental case  (paper includes key issues)  
> Focus on Spending Challenge and Spending Choices (click on Spending Choice logo on right)
> Promoting High Speed Rail (HSR) alternatives to HS2  (see paper for summary of Alternative) 

2. To correct the injustice of property blight, by

> Emphasising unfair, inequitable and against natural justice (see EHS page and 17 June response )
> Identifying causes, quantifying extent & degree of blight (see Property Blight page and Report) 
> Promoting Alternative Compensation Solution based on private sector best practice (see Summary) 

STOP PRESS

Spending Challenge

 Now closed.  Hopefully you all rated the HS2 contributions!

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