HS2

HS2

Upon being elected in 2019, I joined the HS2 Review Group. This was a group of colleagues from across the country who were keen to see the Government look again at the need for this project. We made direct representations with both the DfT and No.10.
 
While I was disappointed with the decision to go ahead with HS2, I do believe this marked the end of the 11 year campaign to stop HS2. This is not to say I don't still think the project is a bad idea. 

This is a national infrastructure project which will have a big impact on the constituency. As such I intend to use this page to post updates and developments with the project which will be helpful to constituents. I may also create other pages for specific issues which crop up as the project develops.

News

HS2 South Portal Site Visit

Many of you will know that the first of the Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) has launched on the South Portal HS2 Site.

DfT Update on Colne Valley Works

Following my recent meeting with Andrew Stephenson, I have now received further assurances around the works due to be undertaken within the Colne Valley.

Catch-up Call with Andrew Stephenson

In my most recent call with HS2 Minister, Andrew Stephenson, I was very pleased to get assurances on the most recent developments with the project locally.  The first of these is the revised working hours which HS2 have applied for.

HS2 Interactive Map Goes Live

I am really pleased to see the new Interactive Map tool that HS2 have put together has today gone live.

Sewer Diversion Review

I am pleased to hear that HS2 and Thames Water have now completed their review with regards to the sewer diversion at Ickenham.  The final view is that they believe diverting the sewer to the west is the least impactful to the community.

Meeting with Andrew Stephenson

Just before Christmas I met with representatives from HS2 and Thames Water to discuss the sewer diversion works being planned at the Ickenham Green Allotment.

Visit with HS2 Minister

I know that residents remain concerned about the impact of HS2 on our local area.  Last week, I was joined in the constituency by Andrew Stephenson MP, Minister of State at the Department for Transport.

My Local News, March 2020

The hard work continues in Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner. Over the past few weeks I have been pleased to meet with constituents at my drop-in surgeries in Ickenham, Eastcote and Northwood, and am grateful to our local café owners for hosting me. I will continue to run drop-ins across all wards.

My Local News, February 2020

It’s been a busy few weeks in my new role as the MP for Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner. In the constituency I’ve kept a packed diary, and I have enjoyed meeting with and hearing from many local residents. I’ve already held drop-in surgeries and coffee mornings in Pinner, Hatch End, and Harefield, and I will continue to host future weekly drop-ins on either Mondays or Fridays in each ward. It’s been brilliant helping tackle individual concerns and discussing both local and national issues.