Let’s talk about…Transport

Cheshire West and Chester Council is starting a conversation on the future of transport of in the borough.

“Let’s talk about...Transport” launches today (Monday 20 November 2023) with an on-line survey and full information at www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/LTP4 .

The conversation on the future of transport is relevant to everyone who travels to, from or through the borough, including residents, businesses and a range of local and regional partners.

In this initial stage of engagement, respondents are being invited to provide their views on the borough’s current transport system and the big issues around transport across the borough, to develop a draft vision and priorities for the future of local transport.

The Council’s Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Environment, Transport and Highways, Councillor Karen Shore said: “Transport gives us access to work, education, leisure activities and essential services. It shapes the places we live, impacts our health and wellbeing and is vital to our local economy.

“Your views, ideas and experiences will help us to shape the future of transport in the borough to support our communities. This is a critically important conversation which affects everyone who lives, works or visits the borough.

“It's an opportunity to make sure that our transport systems and networks work for the people who use them - not merely getting us from A to B but helping us address the future challenges our borough faces, such as climate change and social exclusion.

“It will also be key to unlocking the government funding we need to deliver on these priorities. If you are interested in what our communities and neighbourhoods should look like in the future, I'd encourage you to share your views on our proposals.”

Four in-person ‘drop in’ events and two online webinars will take place during the engagement window, where interested parties can learn more about the proposals, and ask staff any questions. These events are open to all residents and stakeholders:

Registration for online webinars available from 20 November via the online portal.

Respondents can also get in touch via email or telephone, and paper copies of the survey and questionnaire are available on request. Easy-read and web accessible versions of the proposals and survey are also available.

How to find our more and get involved:

• On-line at: www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/LTP4
• By email to: LTP4@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
• By letter to: Let’s Talk about Transport, Insight and Intelligence, Cheshire West and Chester Council, The Portal, Wellington Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 0BA
• By telephone: Call the Council’s Contact Centre on 0300 1238 123 and quote ‘Local Transport Plan 4 Engagement’.

“Let’s talk about…Transport” closes on 28 January 2024.

A report summarising the results of this engagement will be available on the Council’s website in Spring 2024. A final version of the vision and priorities will be presented to Cabinet for adoption in Summer 2024.

These will inform ongoing development of the Plan, with a full public consultation on the draft Plan scheduled for late 2024. Adoption of the final version of the Local Transport Plan by full Council will follow in 2025.