Tamworth’s MP and Borough Council to Lead Community Briefings on HS2

Public briefings are set to be held next week to help local residents understand the potential impact of HS2 and what it could mean for Tamworth.

The two meetings, which are being organised by Tamworth’s MP Christopher Pincher and Tamworth Borough Council, will give residents the opportunity to ask questions about the route, see large-scale maps of the current proposals and to record their concerns, which will then be forwarded to the HS2 team.

The first meeting will be held on Tuesday July 16th at Wilnecote High School between 6pm and 8.30pm.  The second briefing is set to take place on Wednesday 17th July at St Martin’s Church, Stonydelph, between 6pm and 8.30pm.

Tamworth MP Christopher Pincher, said, It is great news that these community meetings on HS2 Phase II are taking place.  This is a good opportunity for local residents to look at large scale maps and ask questions about the route.

“It is important that the local community receive as much information as possible and as early as possible.  I was very keen to encourage this meeting and I hope as many people as possible attend the meetings in Wilnecote and Stonydelph.”

Cllr Steve Claymore, Tamworth Borough Council’s Cabinet Member for Economic Development, said, “We need to look at the finer detail of HS2 to ensure we are taking into account not just every impact it may have locally, regionally and nationally, but also the direct implications for Tamworth and our residents.  The announcement of the second phase is still in its infancy, therefore it is important we find out as much detail as possible and are talking to residents to seek their concerns.”

Following the meeting, Mr Pincher will take any questions raised by the residents away and look into people’s concerns.