- 17/07/2025
- Posted by: Amanda Hack MP
- Category: News
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Government Lifts HS2 Safeguarding in North West Leicestershire
Today, the Government has formally lifted safeguarding directions on the former Phase 2b Eastern Leg of HS2, which included parts of North West Leicestershire.
The decision means that properties and land in Measham and Kegworth that had been under safeguarding protection, restricting development and creating uncertainty, are no longer subject to these planning constraints.
This move will allow the local area to move forward, ending years of uncertainty for residents, businesses, and local authorities who have had to operate under the shadow of HS2 route planning.
In addition, the Government has closed several property schemes in the affected area, including the Rural Support Zone, Express Purchase, Rent Back, and Need to Sell schemes. Any existing applications from residents will still be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Amanda Hack said:
“Many local organisations have contacted me about the opportunities that the safeguarding of areas in North West Leicestershire has been holding back. I’ve discussed these issues with the Secretary of State on multiple occasions over the last 12 months, and I’m now pleased that this land has been released.
This opens the door for new opportunities in the constituency, including the potential extension of the Ashby Canal near Measham, and gives the district council the confidence to complete its Local Plan without the uncertainty of having to exclude specific sites from consideration.”
Over 10% of the properties along the former Eastern Leg are in North West Leicestershire, these will now enter a disposal programme. Open market sales are expected to begin in 2026, but before then, former owners whose homes were bought under statutory blight will be given the first opportunity to repurchase their properties at the current market value.
The Government has pledged to manage the disposal of land and property with care, to protect local housing markets, ensure value for money for taxpayers, and minimise disruption to communities.
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Lovely to host a coffee morning in Agar Nook today, chatting with residents about the closure of Lloyds Bank, ASB, national politics, and much more.
I also spent time out on the doorstep speaking with local people about the issues that matter most to them.
A big thank you to everyone who came along to the coffee morning and to those who took the time to speak with us afterwards, it was great to hear your views.
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I have now written a second letter to the Competition and Markets Authority regarding local fuel prices.
The scale of the price differences we have, and continue to see across our area, compared with nearby communities, is worrying. I remain very concerned about the possibility of unfair pricing at the pumps and the impact this is having on household budgets.
I have asked for stronger scrutiny and clearer answers on what action will be taken to ensure fairness for motorists.
You can check and compare local fuel prices here:
👉 www.petrolprices.com/app/map
We have recently passed legislation to compel every forecourt to register and report price changes within 30 mins.
If you’re seeing big price differences locally, please do share them with me; your experiences are really important in an ever changing market.
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