High-Speed 2
The proposed High-Speed 2 rail line would link London and Birmingham
High-Speed 2 Latest
Further legal threat over HS2 impact
14 February 2012Environmental groups opposed to the High Speed Two (HS2) rail link have threatened legal action unless the project is abandoned.
HS2 contractors shortlisted
10 February 2012Consultancies Arup, Atkins, ERM, WSP and Jacobs Consultancy are in the running to carry out up to £75 million worth of environmental services work for the High Speed 2 (HS2) rail project.
Fresh legal challenge threat over HS2 approval
08 February 2012Councils opposed to the High Speed Two (HS2) rail project have threatened legal action unless the government scraps the project, the second such threat since it was approved last month.
HS2 landowners offered £1,000 for environmental work access
02 February 2012Landowners and farmers living by the planned High Speed Two rail link will be offered £1,000 by the government to allow access to contractors carrying out environmental and engineering survey work.
Consultants shortlisted for HS2 design and development work
31 January 2012Consultancy firms Arup, Atkins, WSP and AECOM are among the companies in the running to carry out the design and development work for the High Speed Two (HS2) rail project.
HS2 invites views from officers
27 January 2012Planning officers from councils along the route of the proposed high-speed rail link between London and Birmingham have been invited by the government to join planning forums to discuss the controversial project's impact.
Campaigners appeal for HS2 legal challenge cash
26 January 2012Campaign group Stop HS2 has launched an appeal for information and funds so it can initiate a legal challenge against the government's High Speed 2 rail project.
Labour: build high-speed link in single phase
26 January 2012The government has made a mistake by splitting the High Speed Two (HS2) project into two separate phases, the shadow transport minister said today.
Development partner announced for high speed rail link
24 January 2012The government has announced a development partner to help it drive forward the High Speed 2 (HS2) rail project.
Greening criticises Highways Agency's planning 'red tape'
19 January 2012The planning performance of the government agency responsible for England's strategic road network is unsatisfactory, the transport secretary said last night.
Opinion
In Context - Mayors may not boost leadership
10 February 2012Sir Peter Hall wades into the debate on regional mayors
In Depth
High speed tests water
02 April 2010High-speed rail plans have been broadly welcomed but some regions are concerned they will be left behind and green campaigners fear the environmental impact.
More HS2 news
- HS2 contractors shortlisted
- HS2 invites views from officers
- Campaigners appeal for HS2 legal challenge cash
- Development partner announced for high speed rail link
- Greening criticises Highways Agency's planning 'red tape'
- Hybrid bill will fast-track High Speed 2
- Unions and academics back HS2 plans
- Scots promise fast rail cash
- High-speed rail decision delayed
- Further rapid rail stations 'unlikely'
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- Town Planner The McLaren Clark Group Competitive, Arundel, West Sussex
- Historic Buildings Officer South Cambridgeshire District Council £27,835 - £34,863 (Job Evaluation pending), South Cambridgeshire
- Conservation Officer London Borough of Waltham Forest £33,510 - £36,306 (PO3), Sycamore House, Forest Road E17 4JF
- Head of Planning, Conservation and Communities Northumberland National Park Authority £40,741 - £45,670 (performance related), Northumberland National Park Authority
- Development Control Planners & Part-time Conservation/Planning Specialist Matchtech £18 - £25/h, Cambridgeshire
- Town Planner The McLaren Clark Group Competitive, Arundel, West Sussex
- DC Planner Randstad £18.50 - £22.50/hr, North London
- Principle Development Control Planner Randstad £21-24/hr, London
- Development Control Planner (Junior Officer) Matchtech £16 - £19 per hour, London
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