That approval be given to the proposed County Council response to the Government’s HS2 consultation as set out
in the report, noting in particular paragraphs 22-25 thereto and the detailed
responses contained in appendices E, F and G.
REASON FOR DECISION:
The Government has published proposals for a high speed railway (HS2)
linking London, the East and West Midlands, and the north of England. The
proposals for Phase 2, which passes through Leicestershire, are currently the
subject of public consultation.