CLA leaders visit Midlands HS2 sites
CLA staff including the national president, director general and regional director joined regional CLA chairmen from across the midlands on the Earl of Aylesford’s Packington Hall Estate yesterday (16 April).
(from L to R): CLA Staffordshire Vice Chairman Sarah Baugh, CLA Worcestershire Chairman Edward Holloway, CLA Director Midlands Caroline Bedell, CLA Chairman Leicestershire & Rutland Robin Clarke, CLA Herefordshire Chairman Richard Corbett, CLA Cheshire Chairman David Rowlands, CLA Derbyshire Chairman David Merton, CLA Director General Helen Woolley, The Earl of Aylesford, Packington Agent Nick Barlow, CLA Warwickshire Chairman Lord Hertford, CLA National President Harry Cotterell.
The aim of this high profile visit was to give key CLA staff and members first-hand knowledge of how a modern estate is gearing up to deal with the disruption to farms and businesses and the effect phase 2 of the HS2 high speed rail link will have on this modern estate.
CLA Midlands regional director Caroline Bedell said: “The fact that every CLA branch in the Midlands was represented on this visit, as well as our President and director general is an indication of how important this issue is to our members.
“The CLA is very much at the forefront of helping and advising those affected by HS2 as well as other aspects of compulsory purchase, and the knowledge gained on this occasion will help fine tune our policy for the benefit of all members”.
“I would like to thank the Earl of Aylesford for his hospitality and willingness to share his experiences with the CLA.”
