Steven Knight, who is building a film studio in Birmingham, says line is catalyst for activity as data shows £10bn boost to region
The Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight said HS2 has been a gamechanger for regeneration in the West Midlands, as data revealed the train line has created a £10bn economic boost to the region since it was given the green light.
A report by HS2 has found that within three “impact zones” close to the new line in the West Midlands, planning applications have increased by 66% since the project was given royal assent in 2017, four times higher than the rate outside the zones.
Continue reading…Steven Knight, who is building a film studio in Birmingham, says line is catalyst for activity as data shows £10bn boost to regionThe Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight said HS2 has been a gamechanger for regeneration in the West Midlands, as data revealed the train line has created a £10bn economic boost to the region since it was given the green light.A report by HS2 has found that within three “impact zones” close to the new line in the West Midlands, planning applications have increased by 66% since the project was given royal assent in 2017, four times higher than the rate outside the zones. Continue reading…