By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council has agreed to press ahead with plans to have the Crewe Hub HS2 up and running by 2027.
Cabinet members have unanimously approved plans to prepare a planning application for the station, which is expected to be submitted in summer 2020.
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
“A major saving” could be found in the cost of HS2 if Crewe gets five to seven trains an hour, transport chiefs have been told.
The Government announced in March it is backing updated plans for the Crewe hub, which would support up to seven high-speed trains an hour.
Cheshire East Council has launched an action plan to maximise the potential benefits of an enhanced HS2 hub station at Crewe.
Called the Crewe station hub area action plan, it aims to support the growth and regeneration opportunities for the town and wider South Cheshire region.
Community organisation Redshift Radio has celebrated the opening of its new Nantwich base.
More than 60 staff and visitors gathered at the new radio studio on Regents Park, off London Road, for the official opening.
Leading Crewe and Nantwich politicians have welcomed a plan to extend the HS2 line to South Cheshire earlier than first thought. David Higgins, Chairman of HS2 Ltd, has announced that Phase Two of the £50 billion high speed rail link should be “accelerated”.
A link to the planned HS2 railway has been welcomed by a South Cheshire rail passenger group boss. But John Coult, acting chair of the Crewe and Shrewsbury Passenger Association (CASPA), also warned against it overshadowing local rail improvements.
Dozens of local entrepreneurs and business people gathered at a Nantwich restaurant for a networking event. The Redshift Radio “hub” meeting took place at Residence, on Mill Street.
RedShift Radio will turn off its broadcast on 87.7FM across South Cheshire at midnight on Sunday December 2. The not-for-profit Community Radio station brings its latest 28-day broadcast to a close.
A networking event for South Cheshire is to raise vital funds for the “One in Eleven Appeal”. The third All Day RedShift Hub Networking event is on June 28 at Nantwich Town FC’s Weaver Stadium.
A business and community event for firms across Nantwich and Crewe is being held this month. The RedShift Radio Hub is designed to encourage businesses, schools, charities and community groups to network in a relaxed environment.
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