Cheshire East Council has launched two consultations on what HS2 could mean for Crewe and surrounding area.
Proposals include how HS2 may support jobs, improve the environment and make the area’s transport network fit for the future.
Campaigners have drafted a 36-page report on how to protect Barony Park in Nantwich as residents witnessed the ninth unauthorised traveller encampment at the weekend.
Crewe and Nantwich MP Laura Smith MP has increased the pressure on Cheshire East Council to make “dangerous” Crewe Bus Station an immediate priority.
She visited the bus station with a representative from the Crewe District Bus Users Group.
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Better buses are on the agenda for Cheshire with transport chiefs keen to see passenger numbers rise.
Members of the Cheshire and Warrington local transport body agreed on Thursday to work on developing a bus strategy for the area over the next year.
Crewe & Nantwich prospective Tory candidate Kieran Mullan says Boris Johnson is “mainstream” compared to Jeremy Corbyn and has backed the new Prime Minister to deliver on Brexit.
Mr Mullan gave his reaction on the day Mr Johnson was officially installed into Number 10 Downing Street to take over from Theresa May.
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is set to play a key role in making decisions on HS2’s construction and design.
The council agreed on Thursday (July 18) to become a ‘qualifying authority’ for Phase 2a – the route between Crewe and Birmingham – in parts of the high-speed rail route that sit in the borough.
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Crewe bus station is an “absolute disgrace” and needs urgent attention before someone is hurt or even killed.
That was the stark warning made to councillors by Carol Jones of the Crewe and District Bus Users Group, which has monitored health and safety at the station over the past two years.
Councillors joined Nantwich residents to measure out Barony Park in a bid to speed up action and install perimeter protection.
Members of Friends of Barony Park were joined by Nantwich Town Councillors David Marren and Cheshire East Council Leader Sam Corcoran in the exercise.
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Shorter hours for Cheshire East’s dial-a-ride bus service could leave some vulnerable residents cut off, councillors have warned.
Cheshire East Council-owned firm Transport Service Solutions (TSS) will take over the service, currently known as Little Bus, from private provider D&G Bus on Monday, August 5.
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
The end of Cheshire East Council’s cabinet has moved a step closer.
Eight councillors from across the political spectrum are set to work together to iron out the details on how CEC will scrap the cabinet and replace it with a series of committees from next May.
Nantwich Town Council has appointed a new Town Clerk.
Samantha Roberts will start in early autumn, replacing Ian Hope who is retiring from the council after seven years of service.
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Councillors insist regeneration around Crewe train station must be kept as a priority even if the next prime minister pulls the plug on HS2.
Cheshire East Council’s strategic planning board unanimously endorsed the latest draft of the Crewe Hub area action plan.
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
A vision to transform south Crewe will be put to the public later this month.
Members of Cheshire East Council’s strategic planning board were given a glimpse of the future for the area around Crewe railway station at a meeting as they endorsed the latest draft of the Crewe Hub area action plan.
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