High Speed 2 and East West Rail Working Group – Action Notes
Date of Meeting: Tuesday 20th April 2021 Those Attending:
Councillors and representatives from towns and parishes in Haddenham and Waddesdon, Winslow and Villages and Buckingham and Villages Community Boards. Greg Smith, MP.
Representatives from HS2, East-West Rail, EKFB and Network Rail, Thames Valley Police, Buckinghamshire Council HS2/East-West Rail Programme Team.
1. East-West Rail Actions: • L Kozlowsky to pick up conversation with M Walsh to see if EWR Alliance Ambassadors can observe the Edgcott area to ensure HGVs are using appropriate routes. • Speak to suppliers to ensure that tarpaulin is used to cover loads of sand or stone to ensure large quantities of dust is not being dispersed. • Take away point regarding improving signage in vehicle windows.
2. Buckinghamshire Council Programme Team Actions: • J Hancox to progress conversation with M James (EWR Alliance) and TfB to find a solution for Verney Junction. To include J Riches (Middle Claydon Parish Council) in these conversations. • Provide response to Cllr P Irwin about improving the safety of the A41 and the route between Waddesdon and Quainton. • Pick up issue raised by P Gaskin (Calvert Green Parish Council) regarding road safety of the road between Steeple Claydon and Lenborough. To find out who is liable if an accident occurs as the road has poor visibility due to lack of white lines and kerbs. • To share how the Council is measuring the damage caused by HS2 and find out who is checking the quality of the road once they are returned to public usage. • A member of the engagement team to get in touch with J Knox (Quainton Parish Council) about community involvement about decisions relating to HS2 plans.
3. High Speed 2 Actions: • Provide map demonstrating elevations and intersections with East-West Rail at the next CALM meeting. • Take away request for HS2 to extend notice period of TROs to 28 days. • Provide answer at next meeting regarding road repairs.