Crewe and Nantwich residents can have their say on the planned high-speed HS2 rail link for South Cheshire.
The Government announced its preferred route last month, which includes a high-speed service from Crewe to London in 58 minutes.
There could be two services per hour and a maintenance depot at Basford sidings, creating up to 300 jobs.
However some residents have concerns about the environmental impact the line could have.
Cheshire East Council has published a detailed breakdown of where the line would run and now wants to hear what the people think as part of a public consultation effort.
An official consultation period on the route is expected to be held by the Government later this year.
Cllr Michael Jones, Leader of Cheshire East, said: “Whilst we are delighted the plans will bring a huge economic boost to Cheshire East and the surrounding area, bringing in jobs, investment and stimulating growth, we also understand some areas will have some serious questions about how it affects them.
“Our job is to listen to people and make a case to the Government about how we want them to move forward with the HS2 proposals.
“We want to hear from everybody, whether it be residents, town and parish councils, businesses or anybody else whom the Department for Transport’s HS2 plans could impact upon in some way.
“I expect there to be plenty of feedback, both good and bad.”
To air your views visit www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/hs2 and complete an online form, call 01270 686022 or email [email protected]
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