Aylesbury MP Laura Kyrke-Smith has vowed to "hold HS2 to account every step of the way."

This came after her site visit to the Thame Valley Viaduct on Thursday, September 26.

The Labour MP met with representatives from HS2 Ltd and its contractor EKFB to discuss the railway construction works and visit part of the line that will run near Aylesbury.


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She raised residents' ongoing complaints about noise, traffic, and blocked access to green spaces.

The MP said: "I know many residents in Aylesbury have legitimate concerns about HS2 and the significant disruption the project has caused.

"I’m determined to do what I can to ensure that this is addressed.

"I will continue to hold HS2 Ltd to account every step of the way.

"I will be seeking to meet with HS2 Ltd regularly and work constructively to raise outstanding concerns and put individual constituents' concerns to HS2 bosses."

After the site visit, Ms Kyrke-Smith met Andrew Band and Murray Cooke of the Wendover HS2 Mitigation Action Group to learn more about their efforts to secure mitigation measures.

She said: "It was great to meet Andrew and Murray to see how I can support them.

"They have been working hard with Bucks Council, the Parish councils, and the Chiltern Society to mitigate the traffic impacts, road degradation, and noise pollution caused by HS2 in the whole area, including Aylesbury."

Mr Band said: "We had a positive meeting with Laura Kyrke-Smith MP.

"It appears that there are areas in the Aylesbury constituency that have similar and significant issues with respect to noise and water as Wendover.

"Laura is keen to start a wider conversation on the issues regarding proper mitigation assessment of noise, keeping water monitoring commitments and in the long-term, securing the East-West Rail to Aylesbury."

Back in July, Ms Kyrke-Smith asked the Transport Secretary if she would have discussions with HS2 Ltd to ensure that HS2 works in Aylesbury constituency with minimal disruption.

Transport Minister Lilian Greenwood MP assured that the department were working closely with HS2 ltd so that communities staye involved and informed about the project.