FROM HS2 ACTION ALLIANCE - PLEASE SUBMIT A PETITION
We can't be any more direct - this is a
critical point in this campaign.
People
in Buckinghamshire who are impacted by HS2 have only a short period to make
their views known to Parliament before a special committee of MPs begins
detailed consideration of the Hybrid Bill authorising construction of Phase 1
of HS2. This process is called "petitioning".
You,
your neighbours and anyone else who would be impacted by the construction and
operation of HS2 should submit a petition to Parliament setting out your
concerns and detailing what solutions you would like to see. It's your only
chance to let the committee of MPs looking at HS2 know your views.
HS2AA
have worked hard to ensure petitioning is as easy as possible.
Full
details on how to petition can be found at "www.hs2aa.org/petition" where you will find all the documents
you need to submit a petition.If you have limited time download our quick
petition from our website. You will also need our fact and cover sheet which
you can download here.
To submit a petition you must either
hand it in person at Parliament or if you can't make it to Westminster, provide
it to your Member of Parliament to submit on your behalf.
But
remember if a business wants to petition the deadline is May 16th. For
individuals, parish councils and other community organisations the deadline is
May 23rd.
As
well as completing your own petition, remember that every other person in your
household and community of any age can petition. Schools, churches, community
facilities such as sports clubs that are
impacted by HS2 can also petition. Even your MP can petition-and it's important
he or she does this to ensure a better outcome for your community. All the
details of how these groups can petition are on our website. "www.hs2aa.org/petition"
HS2AA
have also arranged for volunteers and legal professionals to be at the
Taxpayers Alliance, 55 Tufton Street, London SW1P 3QL between 1PM-6PM on
Thursday 15 May. You will be able to get help to complete a petition on the
spot and take a five minute walk to Parliament to hand it in personally.
So to
recap,
(i)
Make sure you submit a petition as soon as possible and prior to the deadline
of May 23rd for individuals and May 16th for businesses.
(ii)
Ensure your spouse and any children who live with you and neighbours submit a
petition too.
(iii)
Encourage any organisation which you are connected to which would be impacted
by the construction and operation of HS2 to petition too. All the materials
they need are at www.hs2aa.org/petition.
(iv)
Contact your MP and ask him or her to petition too on behalf of your area.
Thanks-this
is really important.
