HS2 bill leaves Cheshire East at risk of s114

By Martin Ford | 15 December 2023

Cheshire East Council could be left facing a section 114 notice unless it receives Government compensation for cuts to the High Speed 2 (HS2) rail link.

Officers said in a report to members this week the cancellation of the northern leg, which would have linked the area at Crewe station, will have ‘devasting consequences’.

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