A ‘sizeable’ sinkhole at Shardeloes between Old Amersham and Little Missenden was reported by The Guardian, first published on Sun 14 May. Inspectors from the Chiltern Society visited the site and confirmed that it is approximately six metres across and five deep, and that it is possibly growing. Follow their […]
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On Fri 19 Nov 2021 Misbourne Environmental Protection (MEP) learnt that the High Court has rejected their request for a judicial review of the Environmental Agency’s approval of HS2 Ltd and Align’s actions in the Chilterns Tunnel. Please see their website for:
Local people have formed a Limited Company “Misbourne Environmental Protection” and with the help and support of leading UK Geologists and Hydrologists from the area they have launched Stage 1 of a High Court Judicial Review of the Environmental Agency’s approval of HS2 Ltd and Align’s actions in the Chilterns […]
A notification notice of full closure of the A413 at Little Missenden over a whole weekend was sent by HS2 to local residents.
On 20 Aug 2020 HS2 revealed the proposed designs for the Amersham Ventilation Shaft and Headhouse. The shaft is one of five structures that will be built to provide ventilation and emergency access to the high-speed rail line’s 10 mile-long Chiltern tunnel.
On 29 May the River Chess Association reported that the water in some areas of Shardeloes Lake on the River Misbourne had temporarily turned from “clear to milky” – see photos on their Facebook post.
On 25 Apr 2019 Buckinghamshire councillors voted unanimously to ask the Government to halt HS2 enabling works in Buckinghamshire until they have issued Notice to Proceed. The motion was put forward by county councillor Charlie Clare and seconded by councillor Angela Macpherson.