HS2 Crewe Development Consultation.

Express your view on the future for Crewe

Cheshire East Council has launched two consultations on what HS2 could mean for Crewe – with exciting proposals on how its arrival will support jobs, improve the environment and make our transport network fit for the future.

The first consultation is for the Crewe area action plan, which sets out ideas for how to get the most out of HS2, including:

• Where different types of development should take place; Ways to encourage people to walk and cycle more through improved public realm;
• How to achieve environmentally responsible buildings;
• Ways to protect the heritage; How to link the station to the town centre; and
• What new infrastructure will be needed to support the development.

The planning document, which looks over a 20 year timescale until 2040, will help radically transform and regenerate the area around Crewe station. As part of this, there is a proposed package of measures to improve access to the station, which includes suggestions for better transport links, access to the town centre and road improvements.
The second consultation is for the Southern Road Link Bridge, which is one of the new infrastructure proposals under the area action plan. This new road bridge, south of Crewe Station between Weston Road and Gresty Road, would span the railway and help to reduce traffic congestion on Nantwich Road, allowing better provision for pedestrians and cyclists.
The proposed bridge location has been fixed in consultation with Network Rail. However, there are eight access options, which come with a range of different benefits and implications. All of these options, which do not impact upon residential properties, are included in the consultation so that people can have their say.
Councillor Craig Browne, deputy leader of Cheshire East Council, said: "HS2 is a massive opportunity for Cheshire East. It will bring a huge investment in our infrastructure and create the right conditions for businesses and jobs to come here.
"Crewe could be an incredibly successful place. We are working on huge investment projects that will radically transform the area, such as the Crewe Market Hall, Royal Arcade and bus station. This, along with road improvements, is all to ensure our residents fully benefit from HS2 and the increased rail connectivity that comes with it.

"To make this happen, the council has to plan carefully to anticipate opportunities that HS2 could bring and plan for how our communities will get the best out of the development here.
"This also includes developing an understanding of the skills and training offer locally – working with the UTC, Reaseheath College, Cheshire College South and West and existing businesses – to understand how local people can take advantage of the jobs that are expected to come to the area.
"I am sure you will agree that we need to improve the road network around Crewe and we have proposals to achieve this, and bring jobs and opportunities to our community.
"These public consultations allow people to comment on the plan – and the proposals contained within it – in particular the proposal for the Southern Road Link Bridge. I urge everyone in the area to be involved in this consultation as this is something that impacts the future for Crewe."
The council is seeking feedback on the ideas in the plan for six weeks, with the consultations ending at 11:59pm on 3 September 2019. Further details can be found on the council's website at: www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/consultations
Master-planning workshops on the area action plan will be held over the consultation period and an exhibition on the Southern Link Road Bridge will take place between 10am and 3pm on 10 August 2019 at Crewe Alexandra Football Club.

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