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;
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
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
To develop
and agree an SMBC Engagement Plan for HS2 matters;
To raise
awareness of HS2 construction activities;
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;
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
To
exercise any powers that may be delegated to the Implementation
Advisory Group by the Council, Full Cabinet, Cabinet Members or
Scrutiny Boards