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East Midlands HS2 Strategic Board 8th April 2015 12.00pm – 2.00pm Loxley House Nottingham AGENDA 1. Introductions & Apologies 2. Minutes of meeting held on 2 nd February 2015 & Matters Arising* 3. Proposals for ‘UK Central’ (Birmingham Airport HS2 Station): Presentation by Ken Harrison, Head of Policy & Spatial Planning, Solihull Council 4. Proposals for an Initial Connectivity Plan for Toton* 5. Draft East Midlands Route Strategy: Presentation by Graham Botham, Principal Strategic Planner LNE & EM, Network Rail 6. Midlands Connect* Summary of Initial Proposition 7. Toton Delivery Board Progress Report* 8. Staveley Delivery Board Progress Report* 9. Eastern Network Partnership* Leaders’ Summit: 10 th April 2015, Leeds City Council 10. Updates: Department for Transport https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hs2-on-track https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/hs2-update HS2 Ltd 11. Any Other Business Date of Future Meetings @ Nottingham City Council offices, Loxley House, Nottingham: 11 th May 2015 2.00 – 4.00 pm 9 th June 2015: 1.00 – 3.00 pm * Papers Enclosed

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East Midlands HS2 Strategic Board

8th April 2015

12.00pm – 2.00pm

Loxley House Nottingham

AGENDA

1. Introductions & Apologies

2. Minutes of meeting held on 2nd February 2015 & Matters Arising*

3. Proposals for ‘UK Central’ (Birmingham Airport HS2 Station): Presentation byKen Harrison, Head of Policy & Spatial Planning, Solihull Council

4. Proposals for an Initial Connectivity Plan for Toton*

5. Draft East Midlands Route Strategy: Presentation by Graham Botham, PrincipalStrategic Planner LNE & EM, Network Rail

6. Midlands Connect*• Summary of Initial Proposition

7. Toton Delivery Board Progress Report*

8. Staveley Delivery Board Progress Report*

9. Eastern Network Partnership*• Leaders’ Summit: 10th April 2015, Leeds City Council

10. Updates:• Department for Transport

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hs2-on-trackhttps://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/hs2-update

• HS2 Ltd

11. Any Other Business

Date of Future Meetings @ Nottingham City Council offices, Loxley House, Nottingham:

• 11th May 2015 2.00 – 4.00 pm• 9th June 2015: 1.00 – 3.00 pm

* Papers Enclosed

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EAST MIDLANDS HS2 STRATREGIC BOARD MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 2ND FEBRUARY 2015

HELD AT LOXLEY HOUSE, NOTTINGHAM 2.30PM – 4.30PM

MINUTES

Present: Cllr Jon Collins - East Midlands Councils & Nottingham City Council Cllr Anne Western - Derbyshire County Council Cllr Ranjit Banwait – Derby City Council Cllr Steve Barber – Broxtowe Borough Council Cllr Nick Rushton – Leicestershire County Council Cllr John Burrows – Chesterfield Borough Council Cllr Neil Clarke MBE – Rushcliffe Borough Council Cllr Steve Calvert – Nottinghamshire County Council Cllr Chris Baron - Ashfield District Council Cllr Chris Corbett – Erewash Borough Council Cllr Geoffrey B. Smith - Erewash Borough Council Cllr John Burrows – Chesterfield Borough Council Sir David Higgins - HS2 Ltd Ian Jordan – HS2 Ltd Leonie Dubois – HS2 Ltd Peter Richardson – D2N2 LEP Ian Morgan - East Midlands Chamber David Ralph - D2N2 LEP Garry Scott – Leicester City Council Ruth Hyde OBE - Broxtowe Borough Council Steffan Saunders – Broxtowe Borough Council Jasper Pandza – Department for Transport Nick Bisson - Department for Transport Graham Botham – Network Rail Trevor Watson – Ashfield District Council David Mitchell - Rushcliffe Borough Council Steve Cannon – Derbyshire County Council Chris Carter – Nottingham City Council Sue Flack – Nottingham City council Steve Birkinshaw – Erewash Borough Council George Cowcher – East Midlands Chamber Christine Durrant - Derby City Council Pete Price – Leicestershire County Council Paul Eeles – EMFEC Andy Cliffe - East Midlands Airport Michelle Craven-Faulkner – Derby & Derbyshire Rail Forum Tom Johnston – TUC Martin Steward - Highways Agency Andrew Pritchard – East Midlands Councils Stuart Young - East Midlands Councils

Apologies: Cllr Alan Rhodes – Nottinghamshire County Council Cllr Michael Clarke – Northamptonshire County Council Cllr Milan Radulovic – Broxtowe Borough Council Victoria Lazenby – Highways Agency

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ACTION

1. Apologies and Introductions

1.1 Apologies as noted above.

2. Minutes of meeting held 19th November 2014 and Matters Arising

2.1

2.2

Minutes of the meeting were agreed.

Matters arising were covered by the agenda.

3. Station Location in the East Midlands

3.1

3.2

3.3

3.4

Andrew Pritchard reminded the Strategic Board of the technical work that had been undertaken to assess the three alternative station locations of Toton, Breaston and East Midlands Parkway, and the consensus position reached as a result.

At its meeting of the 19th January 2015, the Strategic Board agreed to support Toton over the Breaston option – provided that acceptable connectivity from Derby could be secured. Whilst Derby stated that they needed further information before coming to a final conclusion, the City Council was not in principle opposed to Toton providing connectivity was right.

Overall the available evidence suggested that the Toton option has greater potential to be accessible by a range of modes from existing centres of population, more direct development potential, is capable of offering ‘classic compatible’ connectivity to the north of England and potentially Scotland and, if aligned as currently proposed, provides a higher line speed than the Breaston option. Whilst the cost implications of tunnelling under East Midlands Airport were acknowledged, the environmental impacts of any alternative would need to be fully understood.

Although situated to the south of Toton, the Strategic Board recognised the significant potential regeneration opportunities presented by East Midlands Parkway (EMP) in the event of the adjacent Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station closing and the site’s proximity to East Midlands Airport. However it was noted that there was limited potential to improve public transport accessibility to East Midlands Parkway over and above existing provision compared to Toton, particularly to the north and areas west of the M1, no potential for ‘classic compatible’ connectivity and that the current (EMP) classic rail station had so far not proved attractive to passengers.

4. An update from HS2 Ltd: Sir David Higgins

4.1

4.2

Sir David Higgins updated the Strategic Board on progress on the delivery of the HS2, and in particular the work HS2 Ltd has been undertaking on Toton and the potential Breaston alternative, including on flood risk and line of route engineering.

Sir David highlighted the importance of demonstrating to the Treasury that whatever option chosen represented the best value for money and was affordable within the overall budget for HS2 agreed with the Government.

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ACTION

4.3 Sir David welcomed the technical work undertaken by Strategic Board on station location and that a clear consensus has now been reached within the East Midlands, but noted that a final decision on the Eastern leg of HS2 would not be made by the Government until after the General Election.

5. A Vision for Connectivity

5.1 5.2

Andrew Pritchard made a presentation setting out the scale of the economic benefits that could be delivered through HS2 in the East Midlands, and highlighted a number of key connectivity challenges that would need be met in order for these benefits to be realised, including:

• Classic compatible connectivity at the Hub Station itself; • High quality road and rail connectivity from Derby, Leicester and Nottingham; • Connectivity to other centres including Mansfield/Ashfield, Worksop & Chesterfield; • Maximising local accessibility by tram, other public transport, cycling & walking; and • Maximising the potential of released capacity to improve services at stations across the

East Midlands.

The Strategic Board noted the progress on developing aspects of the above, and agreed that further work should be undertaken to develop a comprehensive connectivity package for serving a Hub Station at Toton.

AP/RH/SF/SC

6. Toton Delivery Board Update

6.1 6.2 6.3

Ruth Hyde OBE outlined the work of the Delivery Board to date, and highlighted that public consultation on a draft master-plan for development associated with the Hub Station within Broxtowe was about to commence. The Strategic Board welcomed the work undertaken to date and agreed that the draft master-plan represented an important first step in making the area around the proposed station a ‘destination’ as well as a transport hub. In finalising the master-plan, the Board highlighted the importance of securing the appropriate balance between housing, employment and other uses, and of developing a co-ordinated approach with adjoining areas of Erewash, in particular the town of Long Eaton. The Strategic Board also highlighted the importance of developing a common understanding with the Environment Agency and HS2 Ltd on the impact of the proposed station on the fluvial flood plain, and any mitigation measures required as a result.

SS/SB RH/AP

7. Staveley Delivery Board Update

7.1

Steve Cannon outlined the work of the Staveley Delivery Board to date, and in particular progress on a regeneration master-plan for the Staveley area that accommodates the proposed depot.

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ACTION

7.2 7.3 7.4

Whilst some detailed issues cannot be resolved until proposals for the depot have progressed further, the Delivery Board is liaising closely with landowners, HS2 Ltd and other local interests to develop a common understanding of constraints and opportunities. The Delivery Board is also working with the developers of the proposed high speed rail colleges at Birmingham and Doncaster to promote the potential of a ‘hands on’ satellite training facility at the depot. The Strategic Board welcomed the work undertaken by the Delivery Board to date.

8. Any Other Business

8.1 None

9 Dates of Future Meetings @ Loxley House Nottingham unless otherwise specified

9.1 8th April 2015: 12.00 - 2.00 p.m. 11th May 2015: 2.00pm - 4.00pm 9th June 2015: 1.00 – 3.00 p.m.

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East Midlands HS2 Strategic Board 8th April 2015 Item 4: Proposals for an Initial Connectivity Plan for Toton 1. Background 1.1 Local economies across the East Midlands have huge potential for export-led growth.

The East Midlands has the highest proportion of manufacturing employment in England and is well represented in many of the key sectors targeted by the Government’s industrial strategy, with a competitive advantage relative to the rest of England in: • transport equipment manufacturing; • food & drink manufacturing; and • construction.

1.2 In addition there is significant growth potential in power generating machinery, life

sciences, logistics and low carbon goods and services, as well as the visitor economy.

1.3 Research commissioned by HS2 Ltd from KPMG has highlighted that the East Midlands is exceptionally well placed to deliver additional economic growth from HS2 connectivity – up to an additional £2.2.billion per year or 4.3% of economic output. Research commissioned by the Eastern Network Partnership has highlighted that the eastern leg of HS2 serving the East Midlands has a benefit to cost ratio of 5.6 for 1 – significantly higher than for the western leg and for the project as a whole.

1.4 However, this economic potential will not be realised in full without effective

connectivity to the Hub Station. Following the agreement to support Toton as the preferred option for a Hub Station serving the East Midlands, the Strategic Board asked that further work be undertaken to develop a comprehensive connectivity package for serving Toton.

2. Proposals for an Initial Connectivity Plan for Toton 2.1 The Strategic Board’s Growth Vision for HS2 (set out in Appendix 1) highlights the

importance of:

• classic compatible connectivity at the Hub Station itself; • high quality, reliable connectivity by both road and rail from Derby, Leicester and

Nottingham; • connectivity other centres of population such as Mansfield/Ashfield, Worksop

and Chesterfield; • maximising local accessibility by tram, other forms of public transport, cycling

and walking; and • maximising the potential of released capacity to improve services at stations

across the East Midlands.

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2.2 In order to take forward proposals to achieve the above, a meeting of a ‘Connectivity Group’ was convened by EMC comprising of transport officers and officials from Network Rail, Highways Agency, HS2 Ltd and the Department for Transport, which met on the 2nd March 2015.

2.3 The Group highlighted the development of a number of ‘workstreams’ loosely

grouped around the themes set out below, which could be developed into an ‘Initial Connectivity Plan’ for Toton:

• Road (including bus) • Heavy Rail • Light Rail • Spatial Planning (including cycling & walking) • Project Management

2.4 Further detail is set out in Appendix 2. The timescales for undertaking each

‘workstream’ is variable and the process for determining a definitive investment package will take some time. Some issues, for example securing access from the A52, cannot be resolved in the short term. However, there is scope to set out an initial perspective of the kind of solutions that will be required to realise the significant economic potential highlighted under Section 1 by the summer of 2015. Meeting this timescale would help to shape and inform the thinking of a new Government in the run-up to a definitive decision on HS2 Eastern Leg expected in the autumn of 2015.

2.5 In terms of resources, the Department for Transport has made it clear that there will

be no significant Government funding to support the development of HS2 in the East Midlands until a decision to progress the Eastern Leg has been made by Parliament.

2.6 As with the technical work undertaken to consider station location, the Strategic

Board will therefore be reliant contributions from individual partner organisations supported by EMC as secretariat to the Strategic Board. This will largely take the form of ‘in-kind’ contributions. However, the D2N2 Board has agreed to make available up to £30,000 to support the delivery of the vision statement set out in Appendix 1, which could be used to support aspects of the Initial Connectivity Plan.

2.7 It will be important for the Strategic Board to be content that there is sufficient partner

support to the deliver each of the workstreams as set out in Appendix 2 in order to complete an Initial Connectivity Plan by the summer of 2015 as proposed. The officer Connectivity Group is schedule to meet next on 27th April 2015. Progress will be reported to the 11th May and 9th June 2015 meetings of the Strategic Board.

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3. Recommendations 3.1 Strategic Board is invited to endorse proposals to develop an Initial Connectivity Plan

for Toton by the summer of 2015 based on the workstreams identified in Appendix 2 of this report, subject to:

• any amendments agreed by the Strategic Board; and • securing the commitment of identified lead partners organisations.

Contacts:

Andrew Pritchard, East Midlands Councils [email protected] Steve Cannon, Derbyshire County Council [email protected] Sue Flack, Nottingham City Council [email protected] Ruth Hyde, Broxtowe Borough Councils [email protected]

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Appendix 1

East Midlands HS2 Growth Vision Councils, LEPs, universities and colleges will work in partnership with the Government to ensure that high speed rail in the East Midlands delivers: unique and sustainable places that are well connected by high quality infrastructure, for people who will benefit from enhanced employment prospects resulting from targeted investment in skills and business support. ‘unique and sustainable places…’ 1. High quality design that achieves an inspiring 21st Century Gateway to the towns and

cities of the East Midlands:

• an iconic yet highly functional Hub Station with provision for business meeting space and surrounded by excellent public realm and accessible green infrastructure;

• viaducts and bridges which have architectural merit but that are designed to minimise the impact of noise;

• cuttings and embankments which are well integrated into the natural environment and provide opportunities to improve biodiversity.

2. Planned development that uses the locational advantages of the Hub Station to

strengthen and re-enforce the roles of existing settlements across the East Midlands: • establishment of a major new high tech research/HQ institution adjacent to the

Hub Station which adds value to the existing East Midlands offer; • well integrated high quality mixed tenure housing and employment development

(including provision for relocated businesses),which makes best use of the land around the Hub Station and reflects the recently agreed Joint Core Strategy;

• avoiding major retail development that would undermine the roles of existing centres;

• maintaining the integrity of the Derby-Nottingham Greenbelt west of the M1; • continuing to invest in infrastructure elsewhere that supports the roles of existing

settlements.

3. Making use of innovative and effective engineering solutions that avoid or mitigate the severance of communities and businesses in Long Eaton, Mansfield/Ashfield, Worksop and Chesterfield.

4. Using land value/business rate uplift and increased investor confidence around the Hub Station to address local regeneration priorities and to improve areas of low quality housing stock.

‘…that are well connected by high quality infrastructure…’ 5. Ensuring that HS2 is additional to current levels of classic service provision and using

released classic rail capacity to significantly improve connectivity:

• post HS2 MML services should be re-orientated around even ‘clock face’ service pattern that would benefit Leicester and other stations along the line;

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• capacity released from the Midland Main Line must enable further improvements to connectivity between Derby, Leicester and Nottingham and the northern ‘core cities’, and enhanced services for Chesterfield, Loughborough, Market Harborough, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough;

• capacity released from the East Coast Main line must enable enhanced services for Retford, Newark, Grantham and Lincoln;

• capacity released from the West Coast Main Line must enable enhanced services for Northampton to both Birmingham and London.

6. Constructing direct links between HS2 and the Midland Main Line to allow some trains

to run on both lines, increasing connectivity to Birmingham, the north of England and Scotland:

• a link at the Hub Station to allow for direct services from Derby, Leicester and

Nottingham to Leeds, Newcastle and Scotland via HS2; • provision of a ‘Trowell Chord’ to allow for direct services from Nottingham to

Birmingham via HS2. 7. Ensuring effective local multi-model accessibility to the Hub Station:

• regular and reliable heavy rail services from Derby, Leicester and Nottingham that

do not compromise existing levels of connectivity between the three cities, and also from Mansfield/Ashfield & Worksop (via the Robin Hood Line) and local stations on the west of Nottingham (via the proposed Trowell Chord);

• extending NET to serve areas west of the proposed Hub station at Toton; • provision for direct access from Long Eaton, Toton and Stapleford for pedestrians,

cyclists, buses, taxis and local car pick-up/drop off facilities, and effective public transport connectivity to the rest of the Greater Nottingham area;

• access from the strategic road network which does not result in additional traffic congestion and associated environmental problems;

• providing appropriate levels of well designed station car parking, whilst avoiding the development of a ‘parkway station’;

• ensuring that communities in northern Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire also have effective access to HS2 stations in Sheffield and Manchester.

8. Using innovative technology such as Integrated flexible ticketing to allow people to

undertake ‘seamless’ multi-modal journeys via HS2, classic rail and other forms of public transport at reasonable prices and without booking on a specific service – reducing reliance on the private car.

‘…for people who will benefit from enhanced employment prospects resulting from targeted investment in skills and business support.’ 9. Rebuilding pride and excellence in the construction and manufacturing sectors through

the development of a highly skilled local workforce:

• working with established centres of excellence to train the next generation of engineers and developing a new High Speed Skills college in Derby

• establishing apprenticeships for HS2 construction and engineering jobs • focusing on STEM subjects in schools to help local children access such

opportunities.

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10. Maximising the economic potential of the Staveley Maintenance Depot, building on the established strengths of the local rail supply sector to create and maintain high value manufacturing and engineering jobs across the East Midlands.

11. Increasing connectivity to new and existing major employment opportunities, including:

• East Midlands Airport; • East Midlands Gateway (Freight Interchange); • the former Stanton Iron Works site

12. Ensuring that local companies have a fair chance to win contracts to design and build

HS2 and the required rolling stock:

• establishing a dedicated rail engineering support initiative to further boost the competitiveness of the sector;

• encouraging local participation at HS2 procurement events.

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Appendix 2: Toton Initial Connectivity Plan

Workstream Action Timescale Lead Partners(s) Road Based Transport Access from A52/M1 Development of web-tag compliant transport model with which to

test design options. September 2015

Highways Agency

Identification of preferred solution. September 2016

Highways Agency/LTAs

Road based Access from Derby

Identification of road and public transport improvements to facilitate non-rail based access from Derby to the Hub Station.

Completed in outline

Derby CC/Derbyshire CC

Local Road Access from A6005

Development of proposals to improve and extend the A6005 to provide local access into the station from the south for pick up/drop off, bus, taxis and potentially a tram extension into Long Eaton.

June 2015 Erewash BC/Derbyshire CC

Local Road Access from B5010

Development of proposals to improve and extend to B5010 to provide local access into the Hub Station from the north for pick up/drop off, bus and taxis.

June 2015 Erewash BC/Derbyshire CC

Local Bus Connectivity Development of local bus links to serve the Hub Station from the Nottingham Conurbation

June 2015 Nottinghamshire CC/ Nottingham CC

Heavy Rail Access Classic Compatible Rail Connectivity

EMC has already undertaken an outline business case to support one or more classic compatible connections to the Hub Station, which is currently being considered by HS2 Ltd.

Initial work completed Dec. 2013

East Midlands Councils/HS2 Ltd

Heavy Rail Shuttle Services Development of an outline business case for rail shuttle services from Derby, Leicester and Nottingham into the Hub Station.

June 2015 Nottinghamshire CC/Network Rail

Heavy Rail Access from Mansfield/Ashfield

Development of an outline business case for heavy rail connectivity from Mansfield/Ashfield via the Erewash Valley.

June 2015 Nottinghamshire CC/Network Rail

Leicestershire Rail Strategy Identification of measures to enhance the Ivanhoe line, improve access from Leicestershire to the Hub Station and from Leicester to the north via classic compatible connections.

June 2015 Leicester & Leicestershire LEP/Network Rail

Tram-Train Connectivity Development of options for serving the Hub Station from Nottingham June 2015

Nottingham CC/Network Rail

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Light Rail Access Tram Access from east of Toton

The HS2 business case already includes provision for an extension of the NET to the station from the Toton park & ride

Initial work completed July 2013

HS2 Ltd/NET Project Team

Tram Access from west of Toton

Consideration of potential to extend the team west of the Hub Station into Long Easton and beyond.

June 2015 Derbyshire CC/Erewash BC/NET Project Team

Spatial Planning Access to East Midlands Airport/EM Gateway

Identification of improvements to link the Hub station with employment growth opportunities to the west of the M1.

June 2015 D2N2 LEP/ Leicester & Leicestershire LEP

Local Flood Risk Mitigation Identification of indicative flood management solution for the station site.

April 2015 Environment Agency

Wider Area Spatial Vision Development of a non-statutory spatial vision for the wider around Toton including parts of Erewash to identify areas of opportunity/change.

June 2015 Broxtowe BC/Erewash BC

Toton Station Master-plan Development of a master-plan for the Toton area to deliver the objectives of the Aligned Joint Core Strategy.

June 2015 Broxtowe BC

Project Co-ordination Drafting and publication of an initial connectivity plan reflecting the works streams highlighted above and set within the context of the agreed Vision Statement and Principles.

July 2015 East Midlands Councils

Draft 1st April 2015

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East Midlands HS2 Strategic Board 8th April 2015

Item 6: Midlands Connect

1. Background

1.1 Midlands Connect arose initially from a partnership of LEPs and the Integrated Transport Authority in the West Midlands, but has been widened to include a number of East Midlands LEPs. The focus has been on making the case for strategic road and rail investment post 2020, in particular to improve east-west connectivity, and the delivery of HS2 in order to boost productivity and create additional economic growth by improving connectivity between places across the Midlands and with international gateways. Initial technical work was undertaken in 2014 which demonstrated ‘proof of concept’, available at: http://www.wmita.org.uk/media/1069/midlandsconnect_a4brochure_final_lowres.pdf

1.2 On the 26th November 2014 a meeting took place in Derby of upper tier council leaders from across the Midlands to discuss proposals for Midlands Connect, co-chaired by Cllr Jon Collins and Cllr Sir Albert Bore, Leader of Birmingham City Council. A subsequent leaders meeting took place on the 27th February 2015 at Leicestershire County Council to discuss the emerging ‘proposition’ and Governance arrangements, with the Permanent Secretary to the Department for Transport Philip Rutman in attendance. A meeting of LEP Chairs from across the Midlands took place in Derby on the 30th March 2015 facilitated by D2N2, which discussed Midlands Connect and endorsed continued engagement in the initiative.

1.3 Technical work undertaken by Atkins for Midlands Connect has highlighted the potential for very substantial economic benefits to be delivered by reducing ‘generalised journey times’ (GJT) between key centres by rail and via the Strategic Road Network (SRN) managed by the Highways Agency.

1.4 In order to identify the linkages that can deliver the greatest impacts, Atkins have used the priorities set out in the relevant LEP Strategic Economic Plans and national data on road and rail movements to identify four ‘Economic Hubs’ and six ‘Intensive Growth Corridors’ across the Midlands.

Economic Hubs • Derby/Nottingham• Coventry/Leicester• Birmingham/Black Country• North Staffs/Stoke

Intensive Growth Corridors (ITCs) • Birmingham-Coventry-Northampton-Milton Keynes-South

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• Birmingham-Stoke-North West • Nottingham-Derby-Chesterfield-North • Lincoln-Nottingham-Birmingham • Nottingham-Leicester-Coventry/Birmingham-South • Birmingham-Worcester-South West/Wales

1.5 Analysis of the economic impacts of improving connectivity along the Intensive

Growth Corridors gives the following potential annual GVA and job impacts if Generalised Journey Times (GJT) can be reduced by 20% by 2036.

Benefits of a 20% cut in GJT across the Midlands by 2036

Impact Rail Road Journey Time Savings £150m pa £310m pa Agglomeration Benefits £160m pa £1,000m pa Employment 22,000 jobs 284,000 jobs Labour Market Impacts £30m pa N/A

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1.6 These figures are theoretical maxima. The next phase of work (to be completed by the end of 2015) will be to begin to identify a package of strategic interventions that can be delivered by the Highways Agency and Network Rail post 2020 that can start to realise these benefits. A joint event with the new Government is planned for September 2015 to raise the profile of Midlands Connect with key decision makers.

1.7 Although still at a formative stage, Midlands Connect has the potential to play the same kind of transformational role for the Midlands as the ‘One North’ concept has for the north of England. As well as a strong emphasis on ensuring the midlands is ‘HS2 ready’, Midlands Connect also provides a clear spatial and economic context for determining future priorities for released classic rail capacity.

2. Recommendation 2.1 The Strategic Board is invited to:

• Note the progress on Midlands Connect to date; and • Request that future progress reports be made to the Strategic Board.

Contacts:

Andrew Pritchard, East Midlands Councils [email protected] Steve Cannon, Derbyshire County Council [email protected] Sue Flack, Nottingham City Council [email protected] Ruth Hyde, Broxtowe Borough Councils [email protected]

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Report of the HS2 East Midlands Hub station Delivery Board 8th April 2015 The Delivery Board will meet on Monday 30th March. A verbal update on any relevant additional information will be presented to the Strategic Board. The following information about the activity of the Station Delivery Board since the last Strategic Board meeting is relevant.

1. Masterplan for the Toton strategic location for growth As indicated to the last Strategic Board meeting, Broxtowe Borough Council launched a six week consultation as to what should be the appropriate mix and type of development comprised in the strategic location for growth at Toton. That consultation finished on 23rd March and the responses are being collated. A High court challenge to the Greater Nottingham Core Strategy, which sets the strategic planning context for development in the area of the proposed Toton station site, was heard on 24th March. The outcome, when it is known, will be reported to the Board.

2. Flood risk A meeting took place on 23rd February between officers of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire County Councils, Erewash and Broxtowe Borough Councils, Nottingham City and East Midlands Councils, and officers from the Environment Agency, to discuss flooding issues connected with the building of a potential HS2 hub station at Toton. The Environment Agency outlined the approach which they would take to the risk of flooding in relation to the building of an HS2 station at Toton. The Agency would not take a position in being either for or against a Toton HS2 station hub. If such a development were to come forward

• The development should be compliant with the National Planning Policy Framework

• The proposal should comply with sustainability principles • The development should not make the risk of flooding worse for anyone else • Hopefully such a development would improve flood risk for others

For any development proposal a site specific flood risk appraisal would have to be undertaken. This would involve modeling and the EA could make suggestions as to how flood risk could be reduced. The EA would rely on latest information– for example relying on the Nottingham left bank scheme having been built. The flood maps needed to be updated with the implications of new developments and this should result in a

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revised Greater Nottingham Strategic flood risk assessment.

Although the HS2 station was a long term development proposal, the EA did not automatically build in climate change predictions to their modeling.

HS2 were looking to have a high level of flood protection and would probably want to ensure that the lines were above the 1,000 year flood risk standard. If the advent of HS2 is not to make flood risk worse it is likely that re-engineering of flood defenses will be required. There were opportunities to change the topography but this should not require a massive change in ground levels – a relatively narrow band would be affected. Obviously mitigation action would increase cost. However, the level of resilience required would mean that many stations on the HS2 extension route would face similar issues, so the issues at Toton would not be unusual. In addition to the flooding issues, HS2 Ltd would be encouraged to look at wider environmental benefits including:

• the context of the station in relation to wider green infrastructure; • the potential for the station to link up with sustainable infrastructure such as

cycleways; • clear identification of environmental benefits from the proposal

The flood risk issues affecting the site would be therefore appear to be capable of resolution, and would not seem to form an insuperable barrier to the choice of Toton as the station location. Officers from the various authorities offered their support to the Environment Agency should they need it in responding to any requests from HS2 Ltd.

3. Work Programme The Delivery Board is due to discuss its future work programme at its meeting on 30th March. Meetings are being scheduled to take place before strategic board meetings to enable the timely passing on of information and progress, and to enable the Board to comment on matters which it would wish the Delivery Board to address. Ruth Hyde: Chief Executive Broxtowe Borough Council: [email protected] Steffan Saunders: Head of Neighbourhoods and Prosperity Broxtowe Borough Council: [email protected]

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East Midlands HS2 Strategic Board

8 April 2015

Item 8 Staveley Infrastructure Maintenance Depot Delivery Board

1. Background

1.1 The HS2 proposals include provision for an Infrastructure Maintenance Depot at Staveley, near Chesterfield. It will provide a base for the maintenance of the track, signalling, power supply and associated infrastructure on the entire eastern arm of the HS2 network. Maintenance work would mainly be carried out at night when high speed trains will not be running. The rolling stock would be maintained and cleaned at depots closer to the terminus stations in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester.

1.2 Specialist consultants Volterra concluded that the depot would provide a range of employment opportunities and would be a good fit with the skills available in the local workforce. They estimated that the depot could employ 200-250 full-time equivalent workers. In addition construction of the depot could support around 70-75 jobs. The site could also act as one of a number of construction sites for the main route, thereby supporting a further 260 jobs. Further indirect jobs could be supported locally and in the wider region. Overall Volterra estimated that the total impact of locating the depot at Staveley could be in the region of 540-580 jobs locally, or up to 700 including indirect impacts.

2. Progress to date

2.1 It was reported to the Strategic Board’s meeting on 2 February 2015 that as part of their response to the consultation on HS2 Derbyshire County Council, Chesterfield Borough Council and the principal land owner commissioned a series of technical studies to provide a better understanding and insight into the impact of the proposed depot. The studies included an economic impact assessment undertaken by Volterra; an appraisal of the impact of the depot on development proposals for the area undertaken by Arup; and a study of the impact of HS2 on plans for the A619 Regeneration Route undertaken by URS.

2.2 These studies concluded that the HS2 depot proposals had significant

implications for existing plans for the regeneration and development in the area, including strategic road proposals. They also outlined the changes to local authority and HS2 plans that would be needed to enable both the depot and the new road to be provided.

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2.3 Recent discussions with HS2 Ltd have confirmed continued support for Staveley as the most suitable site for the depot. It was also thought that it should be possible to modify the plans for the depot to allow for the major road scheme and meet the needs of the landowner and planning authority, although HS2 Ltd is not in a position to confirm this until an announcement is made about the line of route.

3 Proposed training facility at Staveley depot 3.1 The Government is giving its backing to the development of an HS2 College

that will be developed on two campuses at Birmingham and Doncaster. The focus of the training will be at Levels 4 and 5 (HNC/HND) with the aim of developing the full range of technical skills that will be needed to operate and maintain a high speed railway. The new college is being developed to a tight timescale with the aim of being open to the first students in September 2017.

3.2 The curriculum is being planned around eight pathways covering areas such

as traction/rolling stock and administration/rail operations. The proposed depot at Staveley will be responsible for the maintenance of infrastructure so the areas of most interest to the Delivery Board include power supply, communications/signalling and the maintenance of track and other infrastructure.

3.3 The intention is that the College will be developed on a ‘hub and spoke’

model. Development work is still at a relatively early stage, but HS2 Ltd is interested in understanding more about the contribution that could be made by other training providers whilst ensuring the overall consistency and quality of the training provided. The proposed Infrastructure Maintenance Depot at Staveley would seem to be particularly well-placed to offer learners the opportunity to gain ‘hands on’ experience and to give them structured exposure to the practicalities of operating and maintaining a high speed railway.

3.4 The Delivery Board will continue to develop its links with HS2 Ltd with a view

to establishing a training facility within or in the immediate vicinity of the proposed depot. To this end it would be useful to explore with representatives of further and higher education providers any additional training they may be able to offer.

4 Future work programme 4.1 The work programme of the Delivery Board reflects the terms of reference

agreed by the Strategic Board. Whilst the detailed footprint of the depot is still to be established there is still scope to develop plans and proposals to ensure

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that local authorities and the business community are positioned to maximise the economic benefits of HS2 both locally and in the wider region.

4.2 The immediate priorities of the Delivery Board include:

• maintaining strong links with the key stakeholders including landowners, businesses, Network Rail and other interested parties

• seeking to secure the provision of a training facility at or in the immediate vicinity of the proposed depot (as outlined above)

• developing an overall masterplan for the provision of an HS2 Infrastructure Maintenance Depot at Staveley consistent with economic development and highway plans for the area

• ensuring consistency with the existing statutory planning framework and identifying potential modifications that may be needed

• identifying and planning for the provision of major infrastructure projects to maximise the economic benefits of the proposed depot, including the A619 Regeneration Route

• working with the business community in the north east Derbyshire area to raise awareness of HS2 and the potential for economic development offered by the proposed depot and HS2 stations at Toton and in South Yorkshire

5 Recommendation 4.1 That the Strategic Board notes the report and the work being undertaken by

the Staveley Infrastructure Maintenance Depot Delivery Board. Contacts: Andrew Pritchard, East Midlands Councils [email protected] Steve Cannon, Derbyshire County Council [email protected] Alan Morey, Chesterfield Borough Council [email protected]

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East Midlands HS2 Strategic Board 8th April 2015

Item 9: Eastern Network Partnership (ENP)

1 Background

1.1 The Eastern Network Partnership initially arose to make the case for an eastern leg of HS2 under the last Government. It has recently been widened to include relevant LEPs and combined authorities with the objective of maintaining Government commitment to Phase 2 of HS2 as implementation of Phase 1 (from London to Birmingham) progresses.

1.2 In 2014 Cllr Jon Collins took on a leadership role for the Eastern Network Partnership to provide a political focus for activity in the run up to the General Election. Although there is a clear political consensus at national level in favour of the principle of HS2, ongoing political support for HS2 Eastern Leg cannot be taken for granted post May 2015.

2. Joint Working through the Eastern Network Partnership

2.1 In 2014 ENP published a summary of the economic case for the HS2 Eastern Leg which was has been widely distributed, available at: http://www.syltp.org.uk/uploadedFiles/High_Speed_Rail/Connectivity%20Document%20Final_V6_PRINT.pdf

2.2 Despite the strength of the economic case, HS2 Eastern Leg is not a ‘done deal’ and a definitive decision by Parliament will not take place until the autumn of 2015. There is a need to maintain and develop political support amongst councillors, business leaders and MPs in the run up to and immediately following the General Election.

2.3 As a result, Cllr Jon Collins has called an Eastern Network Leaders’ Summit meeting on the 10th April 2015 to be hosted by Leeds City Council. The meeting will consider the implications of recent announcements on ‘One North’ and HS3, in particular the current Government’s proposal for an additional hybrid bill to extend the first phase of HS2 to Crewe and to consider the case for accelerating the construction of the route between Leeds and Sheffield, and approaches to engaging with a new Government post May 2015.

2.5 The agenda and papers for the Summit meeting is enclosed in Appendix 1. The Strategic Board is invited to highlight measures to further support the political case for HS2 Eastern Leg.

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3. Recommendations

3.1 The Strategic Board is invited to:

• Support continued joint working through the Eastern Network Partnership;and;

• Highlight measures to the Chair and Vice Chair of the Strategic Board tofurther support the case for HS2 Eastern Leg.

Contacts Andrew Pritchard, East Midlands Councils [email protected] Steve Cannon, Derbyshire County Council [email protected] Sue Flack, Nottingham City Council [email protected] Ruth Hyde, Broxtowe Borough Councils [email protected]

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The Eastern Network PartnershipLeaders’ Summit

10thApril 2015

11.00am – 1.00pm Leeds City Council

AGENDA

1. Introductions & Apologies – welcome from Cllr Keith Wakefield

2. Purpose of the Meeting: Cllr Jon Collins

3. Review of work to promote the case for HS2 Eastern Leg*

4. Update on ‘Transport for the North’ and implications for HS2 Eastern Leg*

5. Threats and Opportunities to HS2 Eastern Leg Post May 2015*

6. Discussion and Agreement of Joint Actions

7. Summing Up: Cllr Jon Collins

*Papers enclosed

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The Eastern Network PartnershipLeaders’ Summit

10th April 2015

Item 3: Review of the work to promote HS2 Eastern Leg

1. Introduction

1.1 This paper summarises the key outputs the Eastern Network Partnership to promote the case for HS2 Eastern Leg.

1.2 Technical Business Case on High Speed Rail, Arup: July 2011 http://www.syltp.org.uk/documents/Final%20Report%20ENP.pdf This set out a strategic economic case for HS2 Eastern leg as part of the ‘Y’ network and was used to inform an ENP response to the Government’s first HS2 consultation. The main conclusions were highlighted in an Executive Summary: http://www.syltp.org.uk/documents/Eastern%20Network%20Partnership%20Fact%20Sheet%20page%20Final.pdf

1.3 Updated Summary Case and Cue Cards: July 2014 http://www.syltp.org.uk/uploadedFiles/High_Speed_Rail/Connectivity%20Document%20Final_V6_PRINT.pdf In 2014, the original technical study was updated and repackaged in summary form highlighting key aspects of the economic case, and the partnership was widened to include the relevant LEP Chairs. The summary was widely distributed in the run up to the Party Conference season.

1.3 Briefing for Key Decision Makers: Autumn 2014 During the autumn 2014 individual briefing packs were also distributed to key decision makers including the Shadow Chancellor based on the updated business case.

1.4 Evidence to the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee: Autumn 2014 The ENP submitted written evidence to the House of Lords Economic Affairs Select Committee Inquiry into the economic case for HS2. Subsequently, Cllr Jon Collins gave oral evidence to the Committee on behalf of the ENP at a hearing at Manchester Town Hall on the 24th November 2014. The Committee’s report is currently under preparation.

1.5 Briefing for Prospective Parliamentary Candidates: March 2015 On behalf of ENP Cllr Jon Collins wrote to all declared Prospective Parliamentary Candidates covered by HS2 Eastern Leg, highlighting its economic benefits and seeking support in the next Parliament to secure implementation.

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2. Recommendation

2.1 Leaders are recommended to endorse action taken to date by the Eastern Network Partnership to promote the case for HS2 Eastern Leg.

Contacts

Andrew Pritchard, East Midlands Councils [email protected]

Julie Hurley, South Yorkshire PTE [email protected]

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The Eastern Network Partnership Leaders’ Summit

10th April 2015

Item 4: Transport for the North

What is Transport for the North?

• In response to the Sir David Higgins’ report ‘Rebalancing Britain’ and the Chancellor of theExchequer’s ambition to create a ‘Northern Economic Powerhouse’, Combined Authoritiesand Local Enterprise Partnerships in the North of England have been given the opportunity tofundamentally change the governance structure around transport investment.

• This involves the creation of a new transport body, named Transport for the North (TfN). Theprimary remit of TfN is to develop and deliver a Northern Transport Strategy, covering allmodes of transport and setting out a clear list of priority enhancements to the transportnetwork to improve economic interaction between the North's key cities.

• TfN also aims to maximise the benefits from HS2, through the integration and enhancement ofexisting east-west connectivity.

• In order to make sure that a fully comprehensive and coherent network is developed,national agencies such as the Department for Transport, Highways England, Network Rail andHS2 Ltd have been asked to be involved in the project.

• The TfN programme is being developed through a number of workstreams focused onspecific areas of the transport network; Highways, Rail, Freight, Strategic Economic Case andTicketing.

• Although all Workstreams will have an impact on the need and the operation of HS2, specificfocus on HS2 is being picked up through the Rail Workstream. It has been noted that theproposed rail interventions need to be developed in a way which compliments the HS2package/programme.

• On Friday 20 March, the Secretary of State launched the Northern Transport Strategy1. Thereport highlights areas of investment which are required to unlock growth. The next stage ofTfN is to prioritise and further develop business cases for each of the schemes aimed toimprove connectivity and economic interaction.

How does TfN link with HS2?

• The HS2 network will form a key aspect of the North’s future transport infrastructure. Thereforeit is essential that the TfN programme aligns with the proposed delivery timescales of HS2.

• HS2 features prominently in the TfN programme, with a number of schemes promoting theaccelerated delivery of HS2 and potential new high speed links from the currently plannednetwork.

• The integration of the TfN aspirations within the delivery of the HS2 network is being managedthrough close and continued dialogue between the TfN Rail Workstream and HS2 Ltd.

• A number of meetings have taken place to ensure that a coordinated approach is realisedand the two projects continue to complement each other. As the TfN programme develops,

1 HM Government (2015), the Northern Powerhouse: One Agenda, One Economy, One North’, Department for Transport/Transport for the North, HMSO: London

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regular catch up meetings have been arranged to allow early and effective discussion on emerging issues and options.

• HS2 Ltd has agreed to part of the Rail Workstream working group which will facilitate a directdiscussion with the ambitions of the represented city regions of the TfN partnership.

Contacts

Andrew Pritchard, East Midlands Councils [email protected]

Julie Hurley, South Yorkshire PTE [email protected]

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The Eastern Network PartnershipLeaders’ Summit

10th April 2015

Item 5: Threats to Eastern Leg Post May 2015

1. Introduction

1.1 This paper summarises the key risks to the implementation of HS2 Eastern Leg post May 2015, and uses a ‘risk register’ approach to identify possible mitigating actions for Leaders’ to consider.

2. Identification of Key Risks

2.1 The following potential risk to the implementation of HS2 Eastern Leg have been identified. Some are within the ability of Leaders’ to directly influence, others less so.

Affordability 2.2 Affordability will remain a key concern for a future Government of whatever composition.

The present administration has made a clear commitment to deliver HS2 within an agreed financial envelope. The Treasury will be determined to control costs and ensure value for money. If the costs for Phase 1 and the route to Manchester via Crewe start to exceed current estimates, this will have implications for the delivery of HS2 Eastern Leg - despite the much greater economic benefits compared to the rest of the proposed HS2 network.

National Political Change 2.3 At this point it is impossible to predict the outcome of the 2015 General Election and

pointless to speculate. However there are perhaps three main scenarios that Leaders’ may wish to consider:

• Conservative-led administration. The present Government has recently re-iterated publicsupport for HS2 Eastern Leg and a made commitment to announce a preferred routelater in 2015, moving to a hybrid bill in to 2017/18 (‘HS2 on Track’, DfT, March 2015 andassociated Ministerial Statements). There appears no reason why a future Conservativeled administration would not follow through on these commitments, but it is likely that asubstantive decision would be made by new Ministers following a post-election reshuffle,which does introduce an element of doubt and potential delay.

• Labour-led administration. The current Opposition is supportive of the principle of HS2,of Phase 1 as currently proposed and of extending to Crewe. However, Labour have beenless specific about HS2 Eastern Leg. It is likely that any incoming Labour led Governmentwill want to review proposals for HS2 Eastern Leg against other spending commitmentsand policy objectives – particularly in the light of the recent House of Lords Economic

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Affairs Committee report into the economic case for HS2. This may delay a substantive decision beyond the end of 2015, although not necessarily the hybrid bill process if Ministers are minded to proceed.

• A minority administration followed by a second General Election. In this situation it isunlikely that a substantive decision will be made by the end of 2015 and a period ofprolonged uncertainty could follow, despite the political consensus in support of theprinciple of HS2 in the current Parliament. This would make maintaining popular andpolitical support for HS2 Eastern Leg challenging. In this situation, the longer the delay inreaching a substantive decision, the less likely it is that the project will be implemented.

Significant Public Opposition 2.4 There are pockets of public opposition to aspects of the line of route, and a number of

changes are likely to me be made as a result of the public consultation. However, there has not been the groundswell of opposition to HS2 Eastern Leg that has been apparent for the route between London and Birmingham (and within parts of London itself). As a result it is unlikely that the level of public opposition will in itself be sufficient to undermine or delay HS2 Eastern Leg if a future Government is minded to proceed – unless it also starts to undermine local political support.

Lack of Unified Local Political Voice 2.5 A consistent message from HS2 Ltd and current and shadow Transport Ministers has been

the importance of developing and maintaining a strong local political consensus in support of HS2. This has been cited as the major reason why implementation of the route to Manchester via Crewe is being advanced by Government, despite having a weaker economic case than HS2 Eastern Leg. By contrast, local political support for HS2 Eastern leg has at times appeared fractured and discordant and an impression of disunity has been allowed to develop in the eyes of both Government and the media which has undermined momentum. In the East Midlands, councils, LEPs and business leaders have recently been able to reach a political consensus in support of a Hub Station at Toton, which has been warmly welcomed by Sir David Higgins and by Ministers. However areas of disagreement elsewhere along the route remain, in particular South Yorkshire.

Attractive Potential Alternatives 2.6 In the situation where the case for HS2 Eastern Leg has been placed in doubt, either for

political or affordability reasons, it is likely that the Government of the day will seek to propose alternatives to local political leaders to ‘sweeten the pill’. This may involve financial support for new or extended local urban public transport systems, improvements to existing main line routes and stations, or limited connections to the HS2 network for some locations. Indeed the present Government is already proposing a high speed connection between Leeds and Sheffield in advance of HS2 Eastern Leg. In this situation, maintaining a political consensus in favour of HS2 Eastern Leg will become increasingly challenging and if divisions emerge, momentum could quickly fall away.

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3. Summary Risk Register

3.1 The risks outlined above have been assessed as part of a standard risk register approach (summarised below) in Appendix 1.

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4. Recommendation

4.1 Leaders are invited to consider the risk register in Appendix 1 and to agree appropriate mitigating actions.

Contacts

Andrew Pritchard, East Midlands Councils [email protected]

Julie Hurley, South Yorkshire PTE [email protected]

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Appendix 1: HS2 Eastern Leg Risk Register

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Affordability B 2 ENP has produced and disseminated a business case demonstrating the HS2 Eastern Leg has a BCR of 5.6 to 1.

Leaders may wish to commission further technical work to articulate local economic benefits*, engaging more directly with the business community, to reinforce the economic case for HS2 Eastern Leg with Ministers.

ENP LEP Chairs

National Political Change

B 2 ENP works on a cross party basis. Cllr Collins on behalf of ENP has written to all PPCs in all the relevant constituencies to highlight the economic benefits of HS2 Eastern Leg.

Leaders may wish to hold an ENP event jointly with MPs and Ministers early in the next Parliament to re-inforce national political support for HS2 Eastern Leg, whatever the outcome of the General Election

ENP

Significant Public Opposition

C 3 Local public opposition to aspects of the route is a matter for individual leaders to resolve within their own partnerships.

Individual leaders to keep any controversial issues under review, and to advise ENP of any wider political impacts as necessary.

Individual Leaders

Lack of Unified Political Voice

A 1 ENP has sought to promote a strong collective case in support of principle of HS2 Eastern Leg, but this has not extended to the detail of each station location.

It is primarily the role of local leaders to reach a political consensus on station location, but given the level of risk, there may be a role for the ENP in helping to broker local agreements where necessary.

ENP Individual Leaders & LEP Chairs

Attractive Potential Alternatives

A 2 ENP has produced and disseminated a business case demonstrating the HS2 Eastern Leg has a BCR of 5.6 to 1.

Leaders will need to remain in close dialogue with each other through ENP to ensure that a collective position can be maintained.

ENP Individual Leaders & LEP Chairs

*A draft of a brief for further work developed by Leeds City Council is attached as Appendix 2 below

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Appendix: 2: Transforming the Economy - the Impact of the Eastern Route of HS2

OVERVIEW

1. Leeds City Region proposes that we commission a piece of work to assess and describe how theeastern (Birmingham to Leeds) route of HS2 will transform positively the economies andeconomic geography of the locations it will benefit in the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and theNorth East and how HS2 is complementary to east/west improvements.

2. We propose this work is commissioned by WYCA on behalf of the cities and LEP areas that willbe served by, and benefit from, the eastern route of HS2. We think this is the right time torefresh the analysis with the Spending Round likely to be later this year.

OBJECTIVES

3. The purpose of the work is to reinforce the case for the eastern leg to decision-makers andprovide a clear and concise message that we can use to explain to businesses its importance. Itshould build upon work already developed, for example by the Eastern Network Partnership,and work that is underway in cities, to provide a report that is a useful overview of the benefits.

4. We would look to appoint consultants to produce a report that sets out the –a. Quantifiable economic benefits - how the eastern route of HS2 will help transform

the economy – including for beyond Leeds and York.b. Economic importance of the eastern corridor - the economic scale and importance

of the LEP areas and main sectoral strengths and benefits of linking them.c. Transformation of the economic geography - how HS2 could create more coherent

and powerful non-London economic zones.d. Growth sectors – how HS2 could strengthen functional links between main locations

for jobs and growth, access to markets and business to business links.e. Case studies - this could include interviews with business leaders.f. Access to international gateways - how HS2 improves access to Heathrow in

particular.g. Jobs and supply chains - direct and indirect jobs and supply chain opportunities.h. The regeneration impacts - the cumulative impact of the likely regeneration of sites

and areas around eastern route HS2 stations and other major stations on theimproved classic network.

i. Risks to the growth of the city regions if the eastern route of HS2 is delayed orcancelled.

j. Creating the right conditions - what cities and Government should do now and overthe next 10 years, building on the Growth Taskforce Report recommendations.

NEXT STEPS

5. If you agree we should proceed, WYCA will commission consultants with the aim of producing areport by the end of July.

6. The Eastern Network Partnership is invited to nominate other officials to sit alongside WYCA andthe Leeds City Region LEP on the project board if they so wish. This is likely to meet around threetimes with the consultants.

7. The final report can be shared with Leaders prior to publication.