*NEWSFLASH* Crichel Down and HS2
It was announced on 4th October 2023 that HS2 phase 2 west, from Birmingham to Manchester, is being cancelled – but what will happen with all the land already compulsorily purchased for the project? In this episode, Richard Snape, DJB's Head of Legal Training, covers what will happen to the land, with reference to Crichel Down rules and how they effect HS2.
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