Purpose
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To lead and coordinate the Council’s
engagement with local communities, businesses & other
stakeholders, particularly in relation to HS2 construction and
delivery arrangements and activities;
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To lead and coordinate the Council’s
engagement with HS2 Ltd, Government and other relevant bodies, on
matters relating to construction and delivery throughout the HS2
programme of works; and
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To provide advice and guidance relating to the
construction of HS2
Note: the
purpose of the Implementation Advisory Group does not extend to the
review of the principle of or business case for HS2, or to the
merits or otherwise of HS2 related applications submitted for
determination by Solihull MBC as Local Planning
Authority.
Responsibilities
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To develop and agree an SMBC Engagement Plan for HS2
matters;
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To raise awareness of HS2 construction
activities;
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To invite, receive and consider representations on
HS2 delivery and construction arrangements from HS2 Ltd, and from
local Parish Councils & communities, businesses and other
stakeholders both on Borough wide and more local issues;
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To provide a forum for local interests to engage
with the Council and HS2 Ltd on matters relating to construction
and delivery and in doing so, meet at least quarterly to review the
implementation of HS2 and to offer advice for consideration
throughout its construction; and
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To exercise any powers that may be delegated to the
Implementation Advisory Group by the Council, Full Cabinet, Cabinet
Members or Scrutiny Boards