Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership
"Providing businesses and residents with the 21st century transport infrastructure to connect people to jobs and goods to markets seamlessly, will be transformational for the growth of the regional and national economy. The HS2 Growth Taskforce...
TUC Midlands
"The Midlands economy has been blighted for too many years through poor connectivity. HS2 provides an opportunity for us to start to reverse this trend and open up opportunities for businesses and communities across the east Midlands. HS2 should be...
The University of York
"The UK Government has signified clearly its desire to 'level up' the UK's economy by seeking opportunities to invest in the North. York City can play a major role in supporting the Government's ambition for the UK to become a technology...
Sheffield Theatres
Sheffield Theatres is the largest theatre complex outside of London, housing three diverse theatres. It produces around 13 large shows a year, has over 70 visiting companies, hosts more than 800 performances and plays home to the Snooker World...
Bhayani HR and Employment Law
Established in 2014, managing director Jay Bhayani's law firm is a business looking to grow its client base outside the Sheffield City Region and into Birmingham and London. For Ms. Bhayani, HS2 will play an important role in providing the...
Business in the Community
Business in the Community was set up by Prince Charles 30 years ago to promote responsible business practices. They advise and support businesses to create thriving communities. Chris Leech, Lead Corporate Advisor to the Transport Sector for...
University of Leeds
"World-class education and research needs world-class connectivity”, says Sir Alan Langlands, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Leeds and Chair of the N8 Universities, a collaboration of the eight most research intensive universities in the...
Henry Boot Construction
Henry Boot Construction is an award-winning contractor that employs over 150 people in the HS2 East region. Simon Carr, its Managing Director, is Board Member and past Chair of the National Federation of Builders, Board Member of the Yorkshire...
Digital Law UK
Digital Law is a small law firm whose clients have a worldwide presence. Managing director Peter Wright is a national leader in technology law and advises clients on websites, copyright, social media, privacy, encryption, intellectual property and...