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Key takeaway
£2.3m government compensation lands at the Royal Horticultural Society after three years of A3/M25 roadworks cut Wisley visits by 350,000 and cost the charity an estimated £13m.
- Step 1 · The triggerthree years of A3 and M25 roadworks cut access to RHS Garden Wisley, reducing visits by 350,000 and costing the charity an estimated £13m in lost revenue
- Step 2 · Knock-onthe UK government awards £2.3m in compensation, partially offsetting the loss but leaving a substantial net shortfall
- Step 3 · Knock-onthe RHS absorbs the remaining loss, constraining its budget for garden maintenance, events, and future investment
- Step 4 · Reaches youUK SMEs near major roadworks see a precedent for claiming compensation, but also a warning that payouts may fall far short of actual losses
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Source: theguardian.com
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