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JUSTINE & TREVOR PALIN ISSUE ULTIMATUM TO HS2

The final chapter of the seven-year battle for justice

The Palins seek to end to their long-running battle with HS2

Justine and Trevor Palin (of Knutsford, Cheshire) have submitted their final claim to HS2, which they hope will bring an end to their seven-year battle with HS2.

Over the years the Palins have complied fully with HS2’s requirements in relation to the compulsory purchase order that their blighted family home is subject to, but HS2 has consistently offered well below the open market value and refused to pay the costs associated with the significant expenses and loss of earnings that the Palins have suffered.

Issued on behalf of Justine and Trevor Palin by Simon Turton — mobile: 07976 826004 or email: simon@operapr.com.


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Justine & Trevor Palin outside their doomed home

CHESHIRE COUPLE SEND ULTIMATUM TO HS2

After a seven-year battle with HS2, Justine and Trevor Palin, from Knutsford in Cheshire, have submitted their final claim to HS2, which is for a fair, open market price for their blighted property and a compensation package that will go some way to cover the couple’s loss of earnings and costs that have been incurred during this process.

“The transport minister, Chris Grayling MP, has repeatedly stated that those affected by HS2 will be treated fairly and with respect, but we have been treated appallingly and there has been no respect whatsoever."

The Palins have been trying to negotiate an open market price for their home, which is due for demolition to make way for the Crewe to Manchester spur of the new high speed line, but HS2 has either rejected or ignored all previous claims.

Following recent meetings with the couple’s local MP, the Rt. Hon. Esther McVey — who has agreed to take up their case in parliament — and advice from one of the UK’s leading compulsory purchase barristers, Barry Denyer-Green, the Palins have submitted their claim to HS2, with an ultimatum: if their case has not been fully settled by 31 July 2019 they will present their case for expert determination. If the case remains unresolved the Palins will pursue HS2 through the tribunal system.

Commenting on the submission of their claim, Justine Palin said: “We could have accepted HS2’s first offer for our property and avoided years of stress and turmoil, but we always knew that it was the right thing to challenge them on what is a moral issue. We urge HS2 to finally settle our legitimate and independently verified claim so that we can move on with our lives.

“From our experience HS2’s approach was to make a low offer for our property and we then we were put under pressure to accept their offer; we were encouraged not to take legal advice and they tried to close down all our negotiating options. Most people don’t realise that they have a right to get a fair, open market price for their property plus 10%, and most people are too intimidated to act.

“At great personal and financial cost Trevor and I have challenged HS2, which has required significant legal advice for which we needed to raise monies to fund our case. HS2 is a state-owned organisation, funded by taxpayers, and it is fundamentally wrong that anyone should have had to go to such lengths to get the settlement that everyone is entitled to.”

The Palins will be consulting with their legal team to prepare the case against HS2, which will be heard in a tribunal, if their claim is either rejected by HS2 or if HS2 fails to meet their stated deadline by which time their case must be resolved.


	“This case isn’t just about compensation, it’s about the toll that this long-running battle has had on family life and it’s about the impact on the mental health and wellbeing of everyone whose lives have been blighted by HS2."

For more information: T 0333 355 3600 | M 07976 826004 | E simon@operapr.com

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