The Welsh agricultural sector has been waiting anxiously since last year for the announcement of the results of the ‘Brexit and our Land’ consultation paper. It has been recently announced by Lesley Griffiths, the Welsh Agricultural Secretary, that the two elements of post Brexit financial support put forward in the consultation paper will now be merged into one scheme.
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HS2 Phase 2B Ground Investigation Survey Update
Further to HS2 issuing Ground Investigation Survey Licences to land owners and occupiers during the Summer of 2018, entry is now being scheduled to take place from June 2019 for a period of 9 weeks. This will be to carry out Non-Intrusive Surveys carried out mainly on foot or occasionally by using a small vehicle or 4×4 to carry equipment, it will not involve any excavations at this stage.
Tenancy Reform Proposed
All Landlords and Tenants are urged by Tony Rimmer, Director of Rostons, to review the Government Consultation Paper relating to proposed changes to current Tenancy Legislation.
HS2 Phase 2B Update
The design and development of HS2 Phase 2B is continuing with refinements including alignments and land take still being worked upon, particularly where significant changes to existing infrastructure will occur such as road and utility diversions. These up to date designs are expected to be released in the summer of 2019 although this may be delayed.
HS2 Phase 2A – Deposit of Additional Provisions
Earlier this week HS2 deposited in Parliament a proposed set of amendments for Phase 2A from Birmingham to Crewe in the form of an Additional Provision (AP2) and Additional Provision Environmental Statement (AP2 ES).
Tony Rimmer Awarded Certificate of Merit by Cheshire Agricultural Society
At the recent Stewards Supper of the Cheshire Agricultural Society, Tony Rimmer, Director of Rostons, was delighted to be awarded a Certificate of Merit to mark his outstanding commitment to the Agri Centre.
HS2 Phase 2B Update: Renewal Of Early Access Agreement For Survey Purposes
Rostons are aware that WSP Global Inc, who are contracted on behalf of HS2 to secure access to land on HS2 Phase 2B Crewe to Manchester, have started to contact those affected by the scheme to renew existing Early Access Agreements, commonly known as ‘survey licences’.
Welsh Basic Payment Scheme
Lesley Griffiths, The Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs has announced that the Basic Payment Scheme in Wales will remain unchanged in 2020. This will help farmers during the transition period to the new Land Management Scheme.
Rostons Exam Success
The team at Rostons are celebrating as Jonathan Bell has very recently passed his RICS examinations, achieving MRICS status and making him a fully qualified Rural Chartered Surveyor.