Tamworth’s MP Attends HS2 Road-Show at Hints Village Hall

Christopher Pincher, MP for Tamworth, attended the HS2 Road-Show in Hints village hall on Tuesday 18th June, as part of the Draft Environmental Statement Consultation.

The Environmental Statement sets out the fine details of the construction phase for the project including mitigation.

Mr Pincher said, “I discussed a number of issues with HS2 experts including further mitigation for Hints Drayton Bassett and Weeford and what further measures can be taken.  I also raised some concerns about train noise and the volume of construction traffic around Drayton Basset, Fazeley and the Sutton Road.

“I still hope the government will consider a Property Bond compensation scheme to underwrite the value of homes affected by HS2 and so help reduce the blight that afflicts many homes and entire villages.”

Mr Pincher will also lead a delegation of community representatives from Hints, Weeford and Drayton Bassett to the Department of Transport in London next week (Tuesday 25th June) to meet Secretary of State for Transport, Patrick McLoughlin MP, so he can hear directly local concerns.

A steady stream of concerned local residents arrived at Hints village hall throughout the day.  Within half an hour of opening, more than twenty residents were in the hall talking to HS2 experts.