Aston Villa Set To Lodge A HS2 Claim

[Ericsladkilnhurst]

Aston Villa are set to launch a multi-million compensation claim against the HS2 rail project, the club believe they have a strong case under a government scheme, because the HS2 will have a impact on their training base.
The latest plans for the high speed link between Birmingham & London, show it cutting through a chunk of Villa's Bodymoor Heath training ground.
Villa have commissioned reports into the likely noise & environmental effects, & after its been discovered the rail line will cut straight through 2 training pitches. The House of Lords select committee on HS2 heard from the club 2 weeks ago & are now in talks.
HS2 Ltd spokesperson said, " Approximately 10% of Aston Villa training ground is needed for phase 1 of the HS2 project. We are talking to the club & are optimistic about finding a positive solution, that works for the project & Aston Villa ".
Aston Villa could be in line for millions, after former owner Randy Lerner spent £9 million upgrading the training facilities.

[Grist_To_The_Mill]

The world is locked into compo claims and buying barristers a second yacht

[millmoormagic]

The world is locked into compo claims and buying barristers a second yacht

I suppose you think that compo shouldn't be paid to those affected then by this folly?

I think you're confusing this kind of compo with the general run of the mill 'claims direct' type of lawyer??

[Grist_To_The_Mill]

Can't see a difference to be honest.

Luddites rule ok?

[great_fire]

Almost 60 billion to get to London slightly faster?

Total waste of money, should be used to bring the fares down on the lines we already, £100 return to London now.

And of course in this area only Sheffield gets a station, we get all the noise and disruption, none of the benefit.