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Dame Judith Hackitt appointed to HS2 board

Dame Judith Hackitt, former chair of the government’s post-Grenfell review of building regulations, has been appointed to the board of High Speed Two (HS2).

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The former chair of the government’s post-Grenfell review of building regulations has been appointed to the board of HS2 #ukhousing

Transport secretary Chris Grayling also revealed that local government leader Stephen Hughes has been added to the board as well. Mr Hughes has served as chief executive of Birmingham City Council, and is also currently a non-executive director at Housing & Care 21.

The two will serve as non-executive directors on the board of the company responsible for developing and promoting the high-speed rail project.

The £56bn HS2 is intended to be a high-speed rail line from London to Birmingham, with additional branches expected to Manchester and Leeds.


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As Dame Judith and Mr Hughes joined the board, existing board member Andrew Wolstenholme, who was previously chief executive of Crossrail, left.

Mr Grayling said: “The appointments of Dame Hackitt and Stephen Hughes will ensure that HS2 Ltd continues to have a world-class leadership team under Allan Cook CBE.

“Their collective wisdom and expertise will be invaluable in overseeing the construction of one of the UK’s most important infrastructure projects, ensuring we deliver on the opportunity of huge economic growth for the North and Midlands and improved journeys for passengers right across the country.”

Dame Judith said: “Modernisation of our national infrastructure is vitally important for future growth and prosperity, and the development and delivery of HS2 is an essential part of that. I am very much looking forward to joining the HS2 Ltd board and being part of this national project.”

Mr Hughes said: “I am delighted to be appointed to the board of HS2 Ltd. I have been passionate about this project for many years.

“It is not just about solving the problems with rail capacity, but it will also deliver significant regenerative benefits to our major cities and the regional economies they support. I am pleased to be able to help deliver those benefits in whatever ways I can.”

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