Residents make their voices heard at Crewe regeneration event

More than 85 suggestions were put forward by visitors at ‘Your Town, Your Choice’ event at Crewe Lyceum on Monday afternoon and by the local business community on Monday evening.

Passionate residents were keen to see better road infrastructure in and around Crewe and more entertainment and leisure venues in the town centre.

Calls for the bus station to be vastly improved were also prominent at the meetings.

Mike Christelow, of Wistaston, who was one of more than 60 residents in attendance on Monday afternoon, said: “I think the council’s intentions are very positive and make a real bold statement, which is exactly what Crewe needs.

“I think the delivery of these intentions will remain a very significant challenge. It won’t be a simple thing but it is what is needed.

“I’d like to see the development of more cultural and entertainment opportunities in the town centre.

“A cinema, theatre and leisure activities, hotel and investment in education are things that might turn Crewe into more of a destination town in its own right.”

Residents also stressed the importance of maintain Crewe’s heritage in any redevelopment.

The council are asking people to fill in a questionnaire as part of the consultation. More than 500 of questionnaires have been completed online since the beginning of the month.

Cllr Michael Jones, leader of Cheshire East Council, said: “I have said before that Crewe is on the cusp of its most significant transformation ever – but it is important that we get it right.

“We must not promise and then not deliver. This is the best chance Crewe has had for regeneration in 30 years.

“I thank everyone who has given us their thoughts so far. We are a listening Council that puts residents first and we will be considering everyone’s comments.”

There will be a further residents’ event on Monday, July 20, from 6pm until 8pm, at the Crewe YMCA, on Gresty Road.

To register, email amy.beasley@cheshireeast.gov.uk or call 01270 685705.