Following an update from central government on HS2 and Integrated Rail Plan, Leader of Rushcliffe Borough Council Cllr Simon Robinson gave his response to the news. He said: “I am delighted that the government is making a significant investment into the East Midlands with the delivery of HS2 to East Midlands Parkway in Rushcliffe and other significant transport upgrades in the region. “I am excited about any opportunities in conjunction with government and partners for projects that can deliver economic prosperity to the East Midlands.

“As a partner in the East Midlands Development Corporation we are extremely pleased that it will be accelerated through forthcoming legislation. “We await further details to be confirmed but we are confident that investment from the Integrated Rail Plan will bring sizeable opportunities and huge benefit for the region.”