Local Transport Plan – have your say

Cheshire West and Chester Council is working on a new Local Transport Plan Core Strategy (LTP). It looks at how people and goods move around the borough, by bus, train, bike, car, walking, wheels or other ways and how transport can be improved for everyone.

Last year over 1,000 people shared their views on what challenges a new Local Transport Plan should respond to, the draft vision and objectives.   

These views helped shape the plan and now more feedback is being asked for to complete the final plan.

‘Let’s talk about… Transport’ continues this month (20 June until 17 August) about the future of transport in Cheshire West and Chester. Visit: www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/LTP4  

In addition to the online survey, drop in events are being arranged to discuss the plans in person.

Councillor Karen Shore, Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Environment, Highways and Transport said: “This Plan  sets out where we want to get to and how we’re going to get there. Transport covers many different options from walking, cycling and wheeling to cars, taxis, buses, coaches, trains, vans and heavy goods vehicles.

“We’ve heard from hundreds of people, highlighting their biggest challenges and their priorities, helping us to shape the Core Strategy.

“Some people are cut off from opportunities, public transport isn’t always reliable or affordable. Poor transport affects businesses too, making it harder to get to work and make deliveries.  Traffic affects communities, making them noisy, polluted and dangerous. We want to reclaim more space for people. That’s why the Council is proposing a new approach to tackle these challenges head-on.

“Your views are vital to shape what happens next. Have we got the ideas and priorities right?  What feels right? What needs changing? What have we missed? Please take part online, in person, email or telephone.”

Local Transport Plans are statutory borough-wide strategies setting out a vision, policies and a delivery programme for passenger and freight transport. The Plans are linked to future government funding allocations for both strategic transport and highways maintenance activities.

The vision for the borough by 2040, is a transport system that will help Cheshire West and Chester become a borough of thriving, caring and greener communities. Everyone will benefit from a system that is sustainable, affordable, adaptable, and accessible, facilitating excellent quality of life, attractive neighbourhoods, thriving businesses, and inclusive prosperity for the urban and rural communities which make the borough unique.

There are  ‘Seven Core Policies’ to guide the new Local Transport Plan covering many aspects of transport planning, from rethinking the ways people travel, providing more choice and joining up the different types of transport, making the most of streets, getting local communities involved and protecting both people and the planet.

Seven Core Policies

1. Putting the vision at the heart of decisions

2. Rethinking how – and when – we get around

3. Real choices in how we travel

4. Let’s join things up

5. Making the most of our existing streets

6. Local issues, local voices

7. Protecting our people and our planet

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

1 July 2025
Christleton Sports Centre (4pm to 8pm)
Christleton Sports Centre, Plough Lane, Christleton, Chester, CH3 7AS

2 July 2025
Frodsham Leisure Centre (10am to 2pm)
Frodsham Leisure Centre, Princeway, Frodsham, WA6 6RX

4 July 2025
Neston Market (8am to 11am)
Neston Market Square, High St, Neston CH64 9TR

4 July 2025
Ellesmere Port ASDA (midday to 2pm)
Grange Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 0BZ

10 July 2025
Barons Quay (10.30am to 12.30pm)
Barons Quay, Northwich CW9 5LG

10 July 2025
Winsford Cross Event Space (2pm to 4pm)
Winsford Cross, Winsford

16 July 2025
Online (5.30pm to 6.30pm)
To register for an online event visit:  www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/LTP4

17 July 2025
Exchange Square, Chester (10.30am to 1pm)
Exchange Square, Chester, CH1 2AR

8 August 2025
Online (midday to 1pm)
To register for an online event visit: www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/LTP4

Further drop is sessions in July will be announced on the website for Malpas, and Tarporley.

Further details to register to stay up to date with future development:  www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/LTP4