This report sets out the current anticipated
impacts of the High Speed Rail 2 Project upon the Lancaster
District, and seeks to agree a strategy to press Lancaster’s
case for being a stopping station for High Speed Rail 2
trains.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/08/2021
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt -
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Appendix 1 - Draft Lobbying Strategy is Exempt
Decision due: 14 September 2021 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member with particular responsibility for Visitor Economy, Community Wealth Building and Culture
Lead director: Director for Economic Growth and Regeneration
Contact: Mark Cassidy, Chief Officer - Planning and Climate Change Email: mcassidy@lancaster.gov.uk Tel: 01524 582390, Justin Shaw, Senior Service Support Administrator Email: JShaw@lancaster.gov.uk Tel: 01524 582375.
Consultation process
None.
Further future consultation regarding the High Speed Rail 2 Project
will be undertaken at a national level, and it is anticipated that
the City Council will formally respond.
Consultees
n/a
Are there any climate change implications?: The increased use of rail within the district has the potential to positively influence transport modal choices and thus mitigate against the impacts of climate change. Rail journeys provide a low carbon alternative to car transportation.