CHESHIRE East Council has revealed Bentley's expansion in Crewe will mean the borough gets a new waste transfer station.

The authority said this morning that the £40m investment by the car firm would allow it to pursue its waste strategy by developing a bespoke waste transfer station for the borough, following the collapse of the Lyme Green site, near Macclesfield.

The council said it had worked with Bentley to 'unlock key sites next to the firm's existing operation'.

The council’s existing site at Pym’s Lane is not suitable to effectively manage the authority’s waste for the next 30 years.

Moving to one suitable bespoke site will also bring forward new employment opportunities, as well as helping the Council meet its waste recycling rates and carbon reduction plans.

Michael Jones, leader of Cheshire East Council said: “This is the right deal and is yet another piece in the jigsaw of our vision to create a world-class automotive research and development centre and rail hub in Crewe.

“The council and Bentley came together to develop this opportunity as we were aware of their ambitions and we are committed to their success.

“This is another example of us working successfully with them to push forward with growth and developing automotive science.

“We believe in this project and I’d like to thank Bentley for believing in Cheshire East and believing in the UK.

“We have been able to move at a pace most authorities simply couldn’t manage to ensure this project goes ahead.

“This deal also enables us to bring forward implementation of our waste strategy creating a cost-effective, robust and sustainable waste service.

“An improved service, reduced long-term costs, increased efficiency and lower carbon emissions are all vitally important to us creating a green and sustainable place to live, work and visit.”