A ‘sizeable’ sinkhole at Shardeloes between Old Amersham and Little Missenden was reported by The Guardian, first published on Sun 14 May. Inspectors from the Chiltern Society visited the site and confirmed that it is approximately six metres across and five deep, and that it is possibly growing. Follow their […]
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On Fri 19 Nov 2021 Misbourne Environmental Protection (MEP) learnt that the High Court has rejected their request for a judicial review of the Environmental Agency’s approval of HS2 Ltd and Align’s actions in the Chilterns Tunnel. Please see their website for:
Local people have formed a Limited Company “Misbourne Environmental Protection” and with the help and support of leading UK Geologists and Hydrologists from the area they have launched Stage 1 of a High Court Judicial Review of the Environmental Agency’s approval of HS2 Ltd and Align’s actions in the Chilterns […]
A notification notice of full closure of the A413 at Little Missenden over a whole weekend was sent by HS2 to local residents.
On 20 Aug 2020 HS2 revealed the proposed designs for the Amersham Ventilation Shaft and Headhouse. The shaft is one of five structures that will be built to provide ventilation and emergency access to the high-speed rail line’s 10 mile-long Chiltern tunnel.
On 29 May the River Chess Association reported that the water in some areas of Shardeloes Lake on the River Misbourne had temporarily turned from “clear to milky” – see photos on their Facebook post.
On 25 Apr 2019 Buckinghamshire councillors voted unanimously to ask the Government to halt HS2 enabling works in Buckinghamshire until they have issued Notice to Proceed. The motion was put forward by county councillor Charlie Clare and seconded by councillor Angela Macpherson.
HS2 Ltd have informed the HS2 Amersham Action Group that they will be holding a public drop in event at Chiltern District Council Offices in King George V Road on Friday, 17th November from 2 – 6pm. The HS2 Amersham Action Group met with HS2 Ltd in June , urging them […]
We have received the following update from the Buckinghamshire County Council HS2 team which has recommenced the production of the update after a relatively quiet period in the project following Royal Assent in February.:
We have received the following update from the Buckinghamshire County Council HS2 team: (Note: previous Updates can be found on the Campaigns part of this web site at https://www.amershamsociety.org/topics/hs2/). HS2 Hybrid Bill and Royal Assent You will probably be aware that the Promoter has now responded to the House of […]
We have received the following update from the Buckinghamshire County Council HS2 team: (Note: previous Updates can be found on the Campaigns part of this web site at https://www.amershamsociety.org/topics/hs2/). House of Lords Select Committee The Select Committee has now published their report which you can read at […]
We have received the following update from the Buckinghamshire County Council HS2 team: (Note: previous Updates can be found on the Campaigns part of this web site at https://www.amershamsociety.org/topics/hs2/). House of Lords Select Committee The Select Committee has now finished its deliberations and their report should follow shortly; […]
We have received the following update from the Buckinghamshire County Council HS2 team: (Note: previous Updates can be found on the Campaigns part of this web site at https://www.amershamsociety.org/topics/hs2/). House of Lords Select Committee The latest programme of appearances from 15 November to 23 November […]
We have received the following update from the Buckinghamshire County Council HS2 team: (Note: previous Updates can be found on the Campaigns part of this web site at https://www.amershamsociety.org/topics/hs2/). House of Lords Select Committee Buckinghamshire County Council appeared before the Committee on Monday 24 October to present its evidence. […]
We have received the following update from the Buckinghamshire County Council HS2 team: (Note: previous Updates can be found on the Campaigns part of this web site at https://www.amershamsociety.org/topics/hs2/). House of Lords Select Committee The House of Lords Select Committee is currently in recess but returns […]
We have received the following update from the Buckinghamshire County Council HS2 team: (Note: previous Updates can be found on the Campaigns part of this web site at https://www.amershamsociety.org/topics/hs2/). This E-update looks at new safeguarding directions and the schedule for the House of Lords Select Committee. […]
We have received the following update from the Buckinghamshire County Council HS2 team: (Note: previous Updates can be found on the Campaigns part of this web site at https://www.amershamsociety.org/topics/hs2/). This E-update looks at the appointment of the HS2 Construction Commissioner and the visit to Buckinghamshire by the […]
We have received the following update from the Buckinghamshire County Council HS2 team: (Note: previous Updates can be found on the Campaigns part of this web site at https://www.amershamsociety.org/topics/hs2/). This E-update looks at the ongoing Locus Standi challenges and House of Lords Select Committee process and also the appointment […]
We have received the following update from the Buckinghamshire County Council HS2 team: (Note: previous Updates can be found on the Campaigns part of this web site at https://www.amershamsociety.org/topics/hs2/). This E-update looks at the recently published National Audit Office and forthcoming Public Accounts Committee session. Tunnel evidence […]
The HS2 Amersham Action Group will be among the exhibitors at Amersham Carnival & Town Show on Saturday 9th July. The Action Group will provide a fully-manned display to bring local people up to date on the progress of the HS2 project and the controversy which still surrounds it. […]
We have received the following update from the Buckinghamshire County Council HS2 team: (Note: previous Updates can be found on the Campaigns part of this web site at https://www.amershamsociety.org/topics/hs2/). This E-update looks at the upcoming House of Lords Select Committee hearings and the Select Committee visits that took […]
We have received the following update from the Buckinghamshire County Council HS2 team: (Note: previous Updates can be found on the Campaigns part of this web site at https://www.amershamsociety.org/topics/hs2/). This E-update looks at the upcoming House of Lords Select Committee hearings and the East West Rail/ HS2 integration […]
We have received the following update from the Buckinghamshire County Council HS2 team: (Note: previous Updates can be found on the Campaigns part of this web site at https://www.amershamsociety.org/topics/hs2/). This E-update looks at the upcoming House of Lords Select Committee hearing and upcoming HS2 events in the County. House of […]
We have received the following update from the Buckinghamshire County Council HS2 team: (Note: previous Updates can be found on the Campaigns part of this web site at https://www.amershamsociety.org/topics/hs2/). This E-update has the presentations attached from the summit on 24 March and also the Q&As from the end. House of […]
We have received the following update from the Buckinghamshire County Council HS2 team: (Note: previous Updates can be found on the Campaigns part of this web site at https://www.amershamsociety.org/topics/hs2/) This E-update looks at the HS2 House of Commons Select Committee final report and upcoming community events. Select Committee Report 22 […]
We have received the following update from the Buckinghamshire County Council HS2 team: (Note: previous Updates can be found on the Campaigns part of this web site at https://www.amershamsociety.org/topics/hs2/) This E-update looks at the County Council’s last minute appearance in front of the HS2 Select Committee, AVDCs appearance and the […]
We have received the following update from the Buckinghamshire County Council HS2 team: (Note: previous Updates can be found on the Campaigns part of this web site at https://www.amershamsociety.org/topics/hs2/) This E-update looks at the recent HS2 Select Committee hearings including the combined appearance of the Buckinghamshire Council’s on 20 January […]