Just four trains a day could initially use 440 acre 'nationally significant' rail freight hub – if approved Critics argue the vast £750m rail hub planned for green fields isn’t needed Birmingham Post · Jun 23, 2023
Planning Inspectorate says developer should get chance to argue case for controversial £750m rail freight hub MPs, residents and local councils have objected to the plans which they say will have a huge impact on the local environment Birmingham Post · Apr 14, 2023
Developer resubmits plans for controversial £750m Leicestershire rail freight hub Plans have attracted criticism from MPs, councils and people living nearby concerned about the scale and impact Birmingham Post · Mar 17, 2023
Developer pulls application for £750m Leicestershire rail freight hub – but says it’s just a temporary thing Vast scheme has drawn criticism from councils, MPs and residents who say public consultation has not been up to scratch Birmingham Post · Mar 3, 2023
Councils say consultation into £750m rail hub has been ‘incomplete and inaccurate’ and ‘vague’ 'We found essential evidence and information were simply not there or were presented before they were ready' Birmingham Post · Feb 28, 2023
Developer responds to concerns about planned £750m rail freight hub in west Leicestershire countryside Developer says people were 'keen to see new investment in the area that our scheme could deliver' Birmingham Post · Feb 14, 2023
Decision on £550m rail freight hub expected in 2024 – assuming planning inspector doesn’t throw it out sooner Buildings on the 440 acre site would cover more than 9m sq ft and be up to 91ft high Birmingham Post · Feb 10, 2023
Huge 430,000 sq ft B&Q distribution centre build starts in South Yorkshire GMI Construction Group appointed by Tritax Symmetry with completion scheduled before the year end Birmingham Post · Mar 9, 2022
March Movers and Shakers in the East Midlands Moves at ProCon Leicestershire, Jennie Holland PR, UK Flooring Direct, PermaGroup, Link ICT, Duncan & Toplis and more Birmingham Post · Mar 1, 2022
Consultation into £550m Hinckley rail freight interchange extended following public criticism MP Alberto Costa said he was contacted by a “large number” of constituents alarmed at lack of detail so far Birmingham Post · Feb 11, 2022