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Amanda Hack presented plans for the Ivanhoe Line to the Rail Minister, Lord Hendy, ahead of the capital rail projects review and has launched a local transport survey.
After many conversations with transport and treasury colleagues since July, last week, Amanda Hack met with the Rail Minister, Lord Hendy, as part of the comprehensive review of capital rail projects, which includes schemes that were previously part of Restoring Your Railways.
Since being elected, Amanda has worked closely with local stakeholders, such as CRIL, to make a compelling case for the line. The aim remains to secure the necessary funding, demonstrating how it could enhance connectivity, boost the local economy, and provide a sustainable transportation option as the area continues to grow.
Following the meeting, Amanda Hack said:
“Meeting with Lord Hendy to showcase the Ivanhoe Line and share some of the business case has been very insightful for us both. The comprehensive review of capital transport projects is ongoing, with decisions still to be made on which projects will be given the green light.
I will continue working with CRIL and other stakeholders to build the most robust business case, building on the work already undertaken to put North West Leicestershire at the front of the queue for future investment in rail projects. Local people need to be at the heart of this project, so I am now launching a transport survey to gather vital information and views, to assist with building the case.
Having a beautiful railway running through the heart of The National Forest will bring substantial economic benefits, alongside providing thousands of local people with better connectivity. We are well above the national average in terms of motor vehicle usage because of our poor public transport links. We must provide better transport infrastructure in the future as our area continues to grow.”
Douglas Mclay of The Campaign to Re-open the Ivanhoe Line (CRIL) said:
“We were pleased to be updated by Amanda and her team following the productive meeting with Lord Hendy. Having Amanda lead the fight for the Ivanhoe Line strongly will only enhance our efforts to see the railway re-opened to passenger services once again. We would encourage everyone to participate in the transport survey to help gather valuable data that supports the case for the line’s reopening.”
The Transport survey can be completed online by visiting
amandahack.com/transport-survey/. The survey will run until Thursday 19th December to gather data and views to help aid the business case for the Ivanhoe Line; all local people and businesses are encouraged to take part and share their views.
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I met with the Flooding Minister Emma Hardy MP today after the Water (Special Measures) Bill Committee.
The team and I are working hard to support those impacted alongside the local authorities by the recent flooding. I will continue to advocate with both national and local governments on flood defence schemes and funding to ensure we can implement the necessary measures to help protect our community.
A number of people have also contacted me regarding blocked drains or waterways. Whilst we can, and have reported these to the relevant authority, you can find out who to contact to report them directly here too: shorturl.at/ENe2y , alongside other useful contacts such as wellbeing and practical support.
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Dredge the rivers Stop building on flood plains Better rain water harvesting and Less hard surface run off in new builds Integrated rivers and lakes. Move water where its needed and away from where it isn't. But let's be honest in just over 4 years when you seek our votes nothing would have changed for the better and we will be paying more for it.
Thank you for your efforts Amanda. Sitting on the local Planning Committee I tire with the constant flow of ‘no problem with flooding Councillor’ from the relevant authorities - when the local communities know otherwise!
Absolutely brilliant! Never seen such a bad flooding in this area and always worry when my daughters are driving in wet weather now. Wonder if the new housing estates built on flood prone land have got anything to do with it? Water has to go somewhere! Also I have written to you numerous times to have a meeting with you face to face (probably via zoom as I am struggling with walking at the moment). Thanks Anne-Mari
I was proud to support Labour's Renters Rights bill yesterday which will:
âś… Limit the advance rent landlords can demand
âś… Prevent students from being pressured into signing early tenancy agreements
âś… Protect bereaved families acting as guarantors for their relatives
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This is good abd long overdue. Will you be able to update re lease especially in regard to extending lease. Also year on year service charge increases with little improvement in services and outstanding work on buildings for years. Especially concerning where Social Housing Association is concerned. I welcome your feedback Amanda. Thanks for all of your hard work!
WHY did you not attend RELAUNCH OF APPG Gaps in Support by @switherdenMP earlier this. Neither you replied to my email!
Good luck finding all the houses for the homeless renters as a result of this - all you’re doing is forcing genuine landlords to sell their properties
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