Over recent days there have been many rumours that the East Midlands HS2 Hub could be located at Breaston rather than at Toton. This is speculation at the moment and it is anticipated there will be further news on Monday 27th October.
Should this speculation be proved correct, I will fight tooth and nail to stop the Hub being located at Breaston. This location and the probable subsequent route would destroy both the Erewash Valley and a whole swathe of Greenbelt.
I have a vast amount of experience in successfully campaigning to protect the Greenbelt from large infrastructure developments. I will use this experience and pull out all the stops to protect the Erewash Valley and Breaston from being destroyed by HS2.
Whilst I know a group of Long Eaton residents have already had their lives turned upside down when Toton was indicated as the preferred site, if Long Eaton is to benefit from this project I believe Toton is a more logical location and route as it follows the existing rail line. Sadly, these rumours have led to added and unnecessary uncertainty for these residents.
Whatever is the final outcome, I am committed to fighting for full and timely compensation for anyone affected by this national major infrastructure project.