High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Act 2021

60 Consultation with residents and stakeholders in relation to Phase 2a of High Speed 2 and associated works

(1) Before 1 May 2021, the Secretary of State must publish the report of a consultation with—

(a) residents of the County of Shropshire, the County of Staffordshire, the County of Cheshire and any other areas deemed relevant by a Minister of the Crown, who may be impacted by the scheduled works, Phase 2a of High Speed 2, and associated works; and

(b) any stakeholders deemed relevant by a Minister of the Crown.

(2) The consultation must ask the views of residents and stakeholders listed in subsection (1) in regard to—

(a) the impact of road traffic as a result of the works;

(b) the impact of the works on the natural environment, including but not limited to the impact on ancient woodland;

(c) whether there are sufficient transport provisions for the purposes of passengers connecting to Phase 2a of High Speed 2, and to address changes to general passenger movements caused by the works; and

(d) if not, whether the construction of new railway stations and improvements to railway stations, including any associated reopening of lines, is necessary in relation to paragraph (c).

(3) The report must be laid before both Houses of Parliament and a Minister of the Crown must make a statement to both Houses detailing any steps which will be taken to implement the findings of the report.