The firm can give your HS2 petition a free health check before it's submitted if you send it to the LAS by 2 May. The final submission must be made by 23 May if you are an individual (live on the farm holding) or 16 May if you are a business (you do not reside on the holding).
There is also some financial support available through the LAS to populate your petition using your own land agent.
One member is pleased with the service they have received from LAS already with regard to their HS2 submission, they said: “I thought today’s meeting was very good, informative and well conducted. The news of legal assistance for affected members to make representations is tremendous a real benefit for those affected, not only financial but ensuring everything is done in the correct way.”
To talk to LAS about how they can help you ring CallFirst on 0870 845 8458
What is the Legal Assistance Scheme?
The Legal Assistance Scheme (LAS) is a unique service available as an optional extra to Farmer and Grower members at just £33.00 a year.
It provides financial support, professional guidance and a contribution towards professional costs for members facing legal disputes relating to their business as farmers or growers (in accordance with the rules).
Benefits of the Legal Assistance Scheme:
- Free preliminary advice provided by an NFU CallFirst adviser
- Free initial discussion of your case when using an NFU Panel Firm and subsequently discounted areas
- A written report from an NFU Panel Firm to assist with an application for funding from the NFU
- Financial support towards professional fees* up to £4,000. Additional funding may be available from the National Legal Board in exceptional cases
Just a few of the comments...
“The LAS support is very helpful and greatly appreciated”
“Many thanks for the swift response and confirmation of eligibility….Fantastic”
“Thank you for chasing this up, I’m looking forward to it!”