HS2 project event 27/3

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from HS2
please join us for a community event from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on 27th March 2004 in Ickenham united reform church
the SCS railway team will be on hand to update you and answer your questions on the following
1 River Pinn Diversion
2 Breakspear Rd South and River Pinn Embankment
3 Community investment and Safety in schools
The aerial drone footage of the areas between West Ruislip and Harvil Rd will be shown at this event

More lorries

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TBM Segment Delivery by Lorry to West Ruislip

LBH has agreed that SCS can trial these deliveries by road for another month during March, with SCS will carrying out Engagement with residents to advise of the additional lorries delivering the Segments.

LBH will continue to review the situation before committing to allow this to be extended until around August 2024 (which is the current requested date). LBH did question the viability of bringing the lorries in along Swakeleys Road, Ickenham Road into the West Ruislip Portal, but was advised that due to maintenance works due to take place on the internal Haul Roads it would not be feasible at the outset to route the lorries via either Harvil Rd Gate 2 or Breakspear Rd South (and along the Haul Roads to the Portal).
Please note that there will be no additional lorries over the agreed 550 lorry movements per day around Swakeleys Roundabout with these additional Segment deliveries built into that daily limit. Over the last 3 months or so there has been a noticeable drop off in the amount of HS2 lorries delivering to the HS2 Sites in Hillingdon, so these deliveries should not cause any additional impact to our Road Network in the north of the borough.

HS2 piling works

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FROM HS2
We’re writing to let you know about some planned works that we will be carrying out in your area.    From 11 March to 30 June 2024, we will be carrying out piling works at our Gate 2 site, in the area west of Breakspear Road South and north of the Chiltern Railways Line.
These works are part of the construction of the eastern portal of the Copthall Tunnel.
We do not expect any noise or vibration to disturbance nearby residents. Monitoring will be in place throughout these works. We will use water sprays to reduce dust generated by construction activities.   For further information please see our works notification.  https://www.hs2.org.uk/work-items/notice-of-piling-works-at-copthall-tunnel-site/
We would like to apologise in advance for any disruption or inconvenience this may cause. Every effort is being taken to ensure that these works are carried out in the least impactful way.
We will ensure that disruption is kept to a minimum.

New overground line names

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London Overground line naming   Transport for London Bus logo         We’re naming the London Overground lines to make the network easier to navigate and reflect the Capital’s diverse history. We aim to make the changes by the end of 2024. 

Each of the 6 routes that make up the London Overground will be given a new name and its own colour. Giving each of the 6 London Overground routes an individual line colour lets us improve the way our customers experience our network. It also gives each line their own name and identity. Euston to Watford Junction line – will be called the Lioness line – and will be yellow  Stratford to Richmond/Clapham Junction line – will be called the Mildmay line – and will be blue  Highbury & Islington to New Cross/Crystal Palace/West Croydon/Clapham Junction line – will be called the Windrush line – and will be red Liverpool Street to Cheshunt/Enfield Town/Chingford line – will be called the Weaver line – and will be maroon Gospel Oak to Barking Riverside line – will be called the Suffragette line – and will be green Romford to Upminster line – will be called the Liberty line – and will be grey  To find out more information, please click here. http://https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/london-overground/overground-line-naming?intcmp=75262&cid=email_FINAL_TFL1396_London_Overground_line_naming-here

In addition, specific improvements will also include: 

•    Greater customer confidence   
•    Clearer wayfinding 
•    Clearer service disruption information  

London Overground will remain as the umbrella brand, keeping the iconic orange roundel. Click here to see the new Overground map.
https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/london-overground/the-new-look-london-overground?intcmp=75267&cid=email_FINAL_TFL1396_London_Overground_line_naming-new+Overground+map
These changes will not affect London Overground services, and customers will still be able to make the same journeys.

Mini ramps have arrived   Now available in 47 step-free Tube stations

Following a successful trial of a new mini ramp at eight step-free stations on the Jubilee line in 2023, we are launching mini ramps at 47 step-free Tube stations today (Thursday 15 February).  

Mini ramps were developed following some customers telling us the step/gap on step-free to train platforms is a barrier to them being able to get on and off Tube trains confidently.

Mini ramps cover the small remaining step/gap on step-free to train platforms, and make it easier for customers to get on and off the train. In particular, they offer people who use mobility aids with small or swivel wheels additional comfort and reassurance.

If you would like to use a mini ramp, please ask for help from staff, or press the information button on a help point. Quick and easy to use, our staff are trained to use mini ramps and will be happy to lay one down for you.

We will be launching mini ramps at more step-free London Underground stations later this year.
https://tfl.gov.uk/transport-accessibility/ramps-at-stations?cid=email_FINAL_TFL1371_Mini_ramp_launch-Visit+our+webpage

Cabinet approves library proposals

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Hillingdon Council’s Cabinet agrees Uxbridge Library relocation plans Thursday 15 February, 2024: The recommendation to relocate Uxbridge Library to the borough’s Civic Centre was approved by Hillingdon Council’s Cabinet tonight (Thursday 15 February) subject to planning approval being granted. https://www.hillingdon.gov.uk/article/12365/Hillingdon-Councils-Cabinet-agrees-Uxbridge-Library-relocation-plans

Flood risk: Can you advise?

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From LBH

This is a reminder to all those interested that the Council’s Local Flood Risk Management strategy is out for public consultation.
The strategy is a key document in how the Council will work with residents, communities and partners (i.e. Thames Water and Environment Agency) to manage flood risk.
We are very keen to hear from residents on the current flood risk within communities, where has flooded before and where there are concerns. We are also keen to understand if the strategy is missing any information or advice. The Strategy will be a ‘living document’ and will be subject to an annual review but we would like to hear from you now so that we can shape the strategy to best suit our residents.

The strategy and consultation material can be found here:
https://www.hillingdon.gov.uk/article/12238/Local-Flood-Risk-Management-Strategy-consultation

There is a structured questionnaire which will help guide the kind of input we are seeking but if you would prefer to provide a free response, please do not hesitate to send that to me.

The consultation ends on Sunday 3 March.

If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me in the first instance.
Best wishes
Ian Thynne
Head of Environmental Specialists
Planning, Regeneration and Environment
Corporate Resources
T 01895 55 8326
E ithynne@hillingdon.gov.uk