There’s still time to 'Talk about…Transport'

Cheshire West and Chester Council’s conversation on the future of transport in the borough is open until 28th January 2024, so there is still time to get involved.

The Council wants views on all aspects of transport in the borough, not just public transport services, it wants to hear what works and what could be improved between now and 2040.

“Let’s Talk about...Transport” launched in 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. It affects everyone who lives, works or visits the borough.  

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.

“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 before the closing date later this month.

“Your views, ideas and experiences will help us to shape the future of transport in the borough to support our communities. 

“It's an opportunity to make sure, not just that our transport systems and networks work for the people who use them, but also helps us address the future challenges our borough faces, such as climate change and social exclusion.”

Following previous similar events, an in-person ‘drop in’ and an online webinar will take place this month, where interested parties can learn more about the proposals, share their views and ask staff any questions. These events are open to all residents and stakeholders:

Registration for the online webinar is 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.

Register to stay up to date with the development of the Local Transport Plan via the online portal:

http://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/LTP4