HS2

Published: 14 November 2023

I know some of you will have heard directly from HS2 Ltd already but I just wanted to provide an update on the latest information we have regarding the cancellation of HS2 Phase 2a.

HS2 Ltd have taken steps to close the various funding streams which were available on Phase 2a, such as the community and business funds (CEF and BLEF) and the Biodiversity Investment Fund. Groups and organisations who have submitted applications for funds but have yet to receive an outcome have been contacted by Groundwork to update them on this decision. HS2 Ltd have confirmed that ongoing and approved projects will be honoured with full payment.

At this point in time, HS2 Ltd have no further information about lifting safeguarding, sale of land and property acquired by HS2 Ltd or the future of land on which new habitats have been created.

HS2 and the DfT are yet to make a decision on the future of the Road Safety Fund and so we are still waiting for further instruction on this.

I will be in touch as more information comes to light but if you have any questions in the meantime please do not hesitate to contact me.