Peaky Blinders creator calls HS2 ‘gamechanger’ for West Midlands
by Jessica Murray Midlands correspondent from Economics | The Guardian on (#6JR7Z)
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.
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