Objectives: 

To secure the relocation of Birmingham Hub in advance of HS2 Compulsory purchase powers

To maximise compensation payments

To negotiate a back-to-back Development Agreement for relocation to a new purpose-built facility

Outcomes: 

Negotiated an Advance Purchase of existing facility by HS2

Secured a compensation payment of £13.5m

Compensation secured on a full and final basis

Prime relocation site identified within required radius

Negotiated development agreement

Enables seamless relocation and business continuity