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11:09 AM 11th February 2020
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Business Group Welcomes Commitment To Build HS2
“It's time to stop debating and start delivering the new capacity and connections that HS2 will bring to our communities and businesses.
“While progress on the first phase of HS2 will be celebrated, the government’s decision to review parts of the route beyond Birmingham will unsettle business communities in the Midlands and the North. The case for many of the transformative transport, regeneration and investment projects planned in the North and Midlands depends on the full project going ahead.
“Business communities will continue to campaign for delivery of the full HS2 route. If ministers want to achieve their aim to ‘level up’, they must not let down some of the areas that have given HS2 their full-throated support.”
Further statements from Chambers along the HS2 route
Paul Colman, Chief Executive, South Cheshire Chamber said:
“This is fantastic news for our region and the country. HS2 is essential and will trigger transformational change.
“Crewe and the surrounding area are already beginning to see the benefits of planned investment in HS2. Existing businesses are expanding and new businesses are locating here, creating significant economic growth. This announcement will only generate more interest in our area and a further boost to the economy.
“It would have been a disaster to put all this at risk. The old stop-start approach to investment in transport infrastructure has to end”.
Chris Fletcher, Marketing & Campaigns Director at Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce said:
“HS2 will promote regional growth, unlock labour markets, drive direct investment opportunities and unblock congested local rail lines - so the possibility of further delays to the second phase is worrying and disappointing.
“It feels like residents, businesses and commuters across the north of England are being asked to wait on yet another review to deliver what, in many countries, would have been seen as a crucial infrastructure priority and fast-tracked.”
Paul Colman, Chief Executive, South Cheshire Chamber said:
“This is fantastic news for our region and the country. HS2 is essential and will trigger transformational change.
“Crewe and the surrounding area are already beginning to see the benefits of planned investment in HS2. Existing businesses are expanding and new businesses are locating here, creating significant economic growth. This announcement will only generate more interest in our area and a further boost to the economy.
“It would have been a disaster to put all this at risk. The old stop-start approach to investment in transport infrastructure has to end”.
Chris Fletcher, Marketing & Campaigns Director at Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce said:
“HS2 will promote regional growth, unlock labour markets, drive direct investment opportunities and unblock congested local rail lines - so the possibility of further delays to the second phase is worrying and disappointing.
“It feels like residents, businesses and commuters across the north of England are being asked to wait on yet another review to deliver what, in many countries, would have been seen as a crucial infrastructure priority and fast-tracked.”