Residents' relief... and council's dismay: Reaction to HS2's 'Golborne Spur' being scrapped
There has been a mixed reaction to HS2 being scrapped in Lowton and Golborne with nearby residents who were campaigning against the High Speed Rail being constructed in their backyard. In contrast, Wigan Council believes this is a big disappointment for the local economy and could mean the borough gets left behind.