A consultation on proposals to improve active travel in Wilmslow, Macclesfield and three other locations in Cheshire East will close on Wednesday 3rd March. Cheshire East Council is urging residents and businesses to comment on the schemes to improve walking and cycling provision as part of … [Read more...]
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Royal Assent for HS2 Crewe leg
The Cheshire leg of HS2, from Birmingham to Crewe, has secured Royal Assent, with the line set to open in 2031. This section of the route, Phase 2a, was brought forward following the Oakervee Review of the high-speed rail project, to deliver the economic benefits of the rail link sooner. … [Read more...]
Train refurbishment project nears completion
Northern has announced it is nearing completion of the first phase of train refurbishment, part of a £100 million transformation for the network. The final train (pictured) to see refurbishment will receive improved customer comforts on-board, including upgrades to seating, lighting, paintwork … [Read more...]
Consultation begins on Wilmslow and Macclesfield active travel schemes
A public consultation has launched on five schemes to promote walking and cycling in Cheshire East, including Wilmslow and Macclesfield. The consultation comes after Cheshire East Council was awarded £588,000 from the Department for Transport to deliver on plans. The proposals include design … [Read more...]
Macclesfield station upgrades get underway
A major project at Macclesfield station to upgrade passenger lifts is now underway as part of the Great North Rail Project. The £400,000 investment is part of a project by Network Rail to ensure stations across the region have reliable step-free access to all platforms. Work began on 20th … [Read more...]
Mercedes-Benz of Macclesfield is ready to ‘keep business moving’ for van customers
LSH Auto has ramped up support for Mercedes-Benz van operators in Macclesfield, in line with the brand’s commitment to ‘keep business moving’. The team at Mercedes-Benz of Macclesfield, based at Lyme Green Business Park, now includes three dedicated Mercedes-Benz van technicians. The Dealer has … [Read more...]
A34 improvements planned to reduce congestion for Cheshire commuters
In addition to walking and cycling routes planned for Handforth and Wilmslow, Stockport Council is set to move forward with £35 million of improvements along the A34 corridor. The planned improvements include changes to junctions and the construction of new walking and cycling routes along the … [Read more...]
Northern leaders decry transport budget cuts despite promises to ‘level-up’
Leaders from across the North of England have spoken out against government plans to cut funding for transport initiatives across the region. The region’s statutory transport body, TfN, will see its budget reduced from £10 million to £6 million per year, and will now receive no funding towards … [Read more...]
Handforth Station Park & Ride set for planning green-light
Cheshire East Council's planning committee is expected to give its approval to a new Park & Ride to be built at Handforth Station. Handforth Station currently has no associated parking and the new plans aim to reduce pressure on parking in the village to free up spaces for shoppers. The … [Read more...]
Work begins on Wilmslow walking and cycling scheme
Cheshire East Council has begun work on a £1 million walking and cycling scheme in Wilmslow. The 2 km joint walking and cycling route will run from Wilmslow railway station to the A34 bypass and will improve links to education sites, including Wilmslow High School, as well as business hubs at the … [Read more...]
American Airlines withdraws Philadelphia to Manchester Airport route
US-based carrier, American Airlines, has withdrawn its single service from Philadelphia to Manchester Airport, citing the sharp drop in transatlantic travel during the coronavirus pandemic. The change will mean no American carriers will serve Manchester Airport, although Virgin Atlantic and … [Read more...]
Work progresses on Poynton Relief Road
Work is progressing well on the long-awaited £53 million Poynton Relief Road, following a visit from the Cheshire East Council deputy leader and the local MP. Key works to facilitate construction are taking rapid shape, despite the impact of Covid-19. Cheshire East Council deputy leader Cllr … [Read more...]