Feedback

We will now be challenging HS2 before it takes root. An output from the process will be a high speed rail alternative solution developed by HS2 Action Alliance, working with all their affiliated action groups. We value your feedback and will be requesting input once this proposal has been drafted. 

Key feedback received on the Alternative Compensation Solution is detailed below

Blight is more widespread:
There is already evidence that the alternative routes identified by HS2 are also suffering property blight.  Aylesbury Vale District Council have suggested that all those suffering blight from HS2 should be treated equitably: so special treatment before the route is chosen should not be reserved for the preferred route option (the A413 corridor).

Final compensation in alternative scheme underemphasised:
Feedback suggests that the compensation for those who never sell blighted properties before the operation of the new railway should be given greater prominence.  Although contained in the alternative proposal in the research paper, it is not mentioned in the summaries despite its importance.

Worry about cost of extending the principle
For most major projects the blighting effect is countered by an improvement in amenity eg a new school or hospital, producing a more limited net blight effect.  However there are major infrastructure projects that can have no counterbalancing advantages to communities and individuals eg high speed rail.  These would be covered by the new pinciple.

Please send feedback on our proposals either by email or using  the form on the right

Email feed back to: info@hs2actionalliance.org